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 6 Ways Winter Can Damage Your Home and How Can You Prevent Them?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 12, 2017

Winter can be a tough season. Wind, snow, and hail combined with bone-chillingly low temperatures are hard on us human beings … but did you know they are equally hard on your...

How Do You Find a Remodeling Contractor You'll Love?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 08, 2017

Happy Valentine’s Day! No, this isn’t a dating column, just a guide to navigating an often sticky personal connection – the one between you and the man or woman...

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How Do You Use Your Water Heater Safely and Efficiently?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 05, 2017

Let’s hear it for that hard-working yet under-appreciated home appliance … your water heater! While not as glamorous as a stainless steel fridge or a professional chef’s...

How Do You Take Care of a DIY Stone Countertop?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 31, 2017

Who doesn’t appreciate the classy appeal of gorgeous stone countertops? In addition to their beauty, marble, soapstone, quartz, limestone, and granite kitchen counters are durable...

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What's Going on with Your Washing Machine's Strange Behavior?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 29, 2017

A pile of dirty laundry + 1 washing machine + a little detergent + a lot of water = clean clothes. The formula sounds simple enough. Simple, that is, until the main component –...

What Are the Hottest Carpet Trends Right Now?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 25, 2017

Looking for a practical and reasonably priced floor covering that at the same time, is right on trend? How about carpet? If you’ve dismissed carpeting as “so last century,”...

What's on Your Season-by-Season Home Improvement Calendar?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 23, 2017

Thinking of making home improvements in the coming year? Great! Upkeep, repair or replacement of essential components will keep your house in top shape and safeguard your investment....

What Should Newbies Know About Gas Fireplace Maintenance?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 22, 2017

Okay, okay, it’s true – I have a very healthy dose of caution when it comes to natural gas. For this reason, when I recently moved into a condo equipped with a gas fireplace,...

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What Are 6 Common Furnace Problems and How Do You Troubleshoot Them?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 15, 2017

Freezing, frosty, frigid are all perfect words to describe typical Northern winter weather … outdoors. If they describe the inside of your home, however, chances are excellent...

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How Does Toilet Installation Affect the Cost of a Bathroom Remodel?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 11, 2017

Bathroom remodeling is one of America’s favorite home improvement projects. And no wonder. The bathroom is a small space with a big impact … and perhaps a price tag to...