Laura Firszt

Laura Firszt

Laura Firszt excels at several roles: writer, editor, marketer, journalist, copywriter, teacher and storyteller.
She has written more than two thousand innovative, engaging articles on diverse subjects such as:
Home improvement, DIY, real estate, travel, learning English as a second language, culture (pop and otherwise), smart consumerism, environmentalism, self-awareness, parenting and relationships.
Laura's work has appeared in in an eclectic range of online and print publications such as:
BuzzFeed, Palm Beach Post (https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2020/10/01/when-you-should-tip-handyman/1070143007/), WDIV-TV (Detroit, MI), Telegram & Gazette, The Hingham Journal, Chronicle Transcript, Herald Citizen, Somerville Journal, The Canton Repository, Providence Journal (https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2020/09/03/5-carpentry-projects-that-will-make-your-life-little-better/113822660/), Erie Times-News, Seacoastonline.com (https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2020/09/03/5-carpentry-projects-that-will-make-your-life-little-better/42433915/), Peoria Journal Star, State Journal-Register (https://amp.sj-r.com/amp/1235673007), Rockford Register Star (https://amp.rrstar.com/amp/114304990), The Enterprise (Brockton, MA), Gaston Gazette (https://www.gastongazette.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2019/04/04/networx-dry-stone-walling/5536460007/), MetroWest Daily News, Norwich Bulletin, WPTZ-TV (South Burlington, VT), Cape Cod Times, The Standard-Times, Northwest Florida Daily News, Panama City News Herald, The Patriot Ledger, Pocono Record, Foster's Daily Democrat, The Record (Stockton), Mail Tribune, The Times-News, Victorville Daily Press, The Taunton Daily Gazette, Holland Sentinel, Jacksonville Daily News, The Observer-Dispatch, Courier Tribune, Daily Messenger, Milford Daily News, Shelby Star, Daily Comet, News Chief, The Independent (Massillon, OH), The Progress-Index, ThisWeek Community Newspapers, Times Reporter, Fairfax County Times, Hannibal Courier-Post, New Bern Sun Journal, The Daily Telegram, The Register-Mail, Corning Leader, Examiner (Independence, MO), Freeport Journal-Standard, Leavenworth Times, The Ardmoreite, The Shawnee News-Star, Ashland Daily Tidings, Dover Post, The Destin Log, The Kansan, The Oak Ridger, The Wellsville Daily Reporter, Waxahachie Daily Light, Waynesboro Record Herald, Ionia Sentinel Standard, Pekin Daily Times, Tri-County Independent, Crookston Daily Times, Lake Sun Leader, Siskiyou Daily News, Stephenville Empire Tribune, Sturgis Journal, The Daily Reporter (Coldwater, MI), The Sault News, The Walton Sun, Washington County News/Holmes County Times-Advertiser, Canton Daily Ledger, Cheboygan Daily Tribune, Daily Review Atlas, Devils Lake Journal, Hillsdale Daily News, Mineral Daily News - Tribune, Mount Shasta Herald, Neosho Daily News, The Chronicle Express, The Star, Times Telegram, Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, Gonzales Weekly Citizen, Kirksville Daily Express, McPherson Sentinel, Moberly Monitor-Index, Pontiac Daily Leader, Santa Rosa Press Gazette, Star Courier, Stuttgart Daily Leader, The Daily Independent (Ridgecrest, CA), The Miami News-Record, The Times (Apalachicola, FL), and Wayne Independent.
Laura's talent and passion is evident in every piece she writes. Laura's work is syndicated through the Gannett media group and appears in Google featured snippets, images, and question boxes.
Laura's focus isn't just creating informative content - it's also making sure the general public can find her content as quickly as possible. In her efforts to achieve this, Laura took a course in SEO marketing/keywords and Google Analytics and helped increase organic traffic to networx.com by 60% from 2018-2020.
What’s Laura's goal? To write content that is informative, engaging, and fun for you, the reader.

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What Are 7 Exterior Home Improvements That Add Value and Appeal?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 27, 2017

It’s a fact of modern life … many homeowners are currently living in a house they like well enough, but don’t expect to stay in long term. Are you in this position?...

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What Do Millennial Home Buying Trends Reveal, According to Realtors?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 26, 2017

Networx interviews Kate Wright, Gold Award-winning broker at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers, Atlanta. Read all about Kate’s experience working with young...

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How Can You Keep Your Home Cool During a Heatwave?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 25, 2017

Who doesn’t love summer? Wait, do I see a few hands being shyly raised? Well, go head and admit it: summertime is absolutely incredible …. until it’s not. When...

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How Can You Enjoy Summer Vacation Without Worrying About Your House?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 20, 2017

When you’re planning a vacation, worrying about your house is unlikely to make the list of “Top Ten Things I Want To Do.” Fortunately, you can free up your precious...

Why Are We So Passionate About Concrete Patios?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 19, 2017

Concrete has gotten a bad rap, associated in most people’s minds with dreary gray “concrete jungles.” But wait! If you take a second look at today’s concrete,...

How Can You Add Beautiful Built-Ins to Your Deck?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 19, 2017

Who doesn’t love a deck? There’s something about this smallish chunk of real estate (average size is a mere 350 feet) that almost automatically puts folks in a good mood....

What Are the 5 Must-Haves for Your Outdoor Space?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 19, 2017

What could be better than enjoying the great outdoors on your patio or deck? Well, actually, there are a few things that could make this iconic summer experience even more delightful...

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What Plumbing Problems Cost You Big Time?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 18, 2017

“I love wasting money on my house,” said no homeowner ever. Problem is, though, that you may underestimate how much certain so-called minor household problems are costing...

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What Are 7 Cheap and Cheerful Kitchen and Bath Improvement Hacks?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 13, 2017

Does this homeowner scenario sound familiar? Your bathroom or kitchen is looking awfully drab and in your heart, you long to go ahead with a complete remodel. However, your bank statement...

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How Are Bedbug Dogs Effective in the Fight Against Bedbugs?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 11, 2017

Bedbugs. Just the words may make you start to squirm. Itchy, inflamed bedbug bites are annoying and embarrassing. Unfortunately, bedbugs are (still) rampant, no matter how clean you...