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.

Image credit: homestylediary.com

What Are 10 Kitchen Innovations That Homeowners Love?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 14, 2017

Your kitchen is not just getting prettier, it’s getting better! As well as tiles, countertops, and cabinets to make you smile, be sure your kitchen remodel includes one or more...

Can You Really Have Your Dream Kitchen?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 14, 2017

Are you daydreaming of a kitchen remodel? Transforming your dream kitchen into gorgeous, functional reality may be more doable than you think. True, kitchen remodeling costs are...

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What Are 5 Easy Vegetables to Grow for Salad This Year?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 12, 2017

What’s the key to spectacular salads? Why, ingredients which are as fresh as springtime, of course. And the ideal way to get those extra-fresh vegetables is to grow your very...

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What Are Some Stylish Front Yard Fence Ideas?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 09, 2017

Thinking of adding front fencing to your home? Or maybe winter storms battered the life out of your old fence and you need a replacement. Whatever the case, now is the time to start...

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What Are 7 Simple Tips to Catch Up on Housecleaning?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 05, 2017

Spring is on its way (at least I thought so until this morning’s snowstorm buried the brand new crocuses). Prepare for the upcoming bright new season with a sparkling clean...

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How Do You Prepare Your Home for a Successful Open House?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 28, 2017

Planning to sell your home? In many locations, holding a real estate open house is the way to go. It’s a method of bringing in a number of prospective buyers (and sometimes other...

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What Are the 12 Must-Ask Questions for Contractors?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 26, 2017

Are you about to embark on a sizable home improvement project? Whether you’re planning to remodel or repair, make sure you and your contractor are on the same page before any...

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How Do You Organize Your Garage Like a Pro?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 21, 2017

Quick! What does the following quote refer to? Everybody complains about _____, but nobody does anything about it. If you guessed “the clutter in my garage,” you weren’t...

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What Accessible Kitchen Remodel Mistakes Should You Avoid?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 19, 2017

Are you planning a kitchen renovation for the purpose of accessibility? Good luck and don’t forget to do your homework, investigating all the details of what goes into a workable,...

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How Can Gardening Help You Beat the February Blahs?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 15, 2017

Ugly, dark gray (!) snow and the feeling that winter is definitely outstaying its welcome. That’s February for you, at least where I come from. But this much-maligned month...