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's the Green Benefit of Living in the City?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 31, 2017

We’re not in the 60s anymore, Toto. Seems young people these days (aka “millennials”) no longer dream of moving to the country to try their hand at communal living...

How Do You Save Money with DIY Spring Maintenance?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 29, 2017

Are you looking to save money on taking care of your house? Now that spring is finally here, there are tons of home maintenance tasks to be done. The good news: You can do many of...

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What Are 4 Common Problems with Old Homes (And Why Do We Still Love Them)?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 29, 2017

Either you love them to pieces or you just don’t get what all the fuss is about. We’re talking old houses – not just pre-owned, resales, or whatever they may be...

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Are Bigger Remodeling Bids Always Better?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 28, 2017

“Cheap is expensive,” Grandma always used to say … and she was certainly right when it came to spending money on, say, a new pair of loafers. Cheap shoes would fall...

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How Can You Sell Your Home Using Today's Technology?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 26, 2017

Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock since the dawn of Y2K will know technology plays a starring role in the real estate market today. The National Association of Realtors...

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Why Is a Wet Basement a Serious Problem and How Can You Avoid It?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 23, 2017

Whether you rent or own, the verdict comes out the same – living in a home with a wet basement is bad news. A recent consumer survey tallied the costs, in terms of both dollars...

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How Can You Afford Home Improvement and Repair?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 22, 2017

Is there a contractor in your future? After a long hard winter, you might very well need a few fenceposts replaced -- or a whole new roof. Or perhaps you'd like to celebrate spring...

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How Do You Upgrade a Kid's Bedroom into a Teen Hangout?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 22, 2017

Where does the time go? When you're expecting a new bundle of joy, you invest so much time, effort and money creating the perfect space to welcome them. You spend crazy money on cribs...

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Which Household Hacks Actually Work?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 21, 2017

In the last few years, everybody's become a hacker. No, most folks are not busting into computers and stealing state secrets. They’re up to something even more sinister -- persuading...

How Do You Remodel a Small Kitchen with Big Style?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 14, 2017

Do you think your kitchen is simply “too small” for your needs? Well, think again. Careful planning and expert renovation will make the most of this important room, turning...