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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How Do Stone Countertops Enhance a Kitchen Remodel?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 27, 2016

Are you planning to remodel your kitchen? Then you have a lot of decisions ahead of you. One of the most important is selecting the right countertop material. Kitchen countertops...

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What Are Some Innovative Ideas for Home Lighting?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 23, 2016

Lighting is a critical element in every American household. Beyond mere functionality, the amount and type of lighting strongly influences the ambiance in your home and has an effect...

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What Are Common Honey-Do Chores You Shouldn't Neglect?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 20, 2016

How many people really love household chores? Let’s face it; they’re called “chores” for a reason. However you might feel about day-to-day housework like cooking...

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How Do You Heat an Open Plan Home Efficiently?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 16, 2016

An open plan home offers a lot to love – more light, more room, and a less cramped feeling than you’d generally have with a traditional-style house or condo. Unfortunately,...

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What Small Home Storage Hacks Actually Work?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 06, 2016

Ha! Ha! Sorry, folks, but I just had to laugh when I read about someone lamenting his “cramped” quarters ... a 2000-square-foot house! As someone who recently downsized...

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How Do You Heat Concrete and What Else Should You Know About It?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 02, 2016

Concrete is such a versatile building material. In addition to basement floors, outdoor patios, and walkways, you’ll find it in on-trend industrial chic home decor, in the form...

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What Should You Understand About Your Home Heating System?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Oct 30, 2016

Are you looking to install a new heating system? Or does your furnace need repair or maintenance? Learn the terminology so that you can discuss your home heating needs with contractors...

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How Do You Create a Master Bedroom Retreat with Simple Tweaks?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Oct 19, 2016

Sometimes I feel a little sorry for master bedrooms. They get lost in the shuffle, what with all the attention we homeowners pay to kitchen remodels and bathroom spas. True, the places...

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How Can You Go Green with Your Kitchen Remodel?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Oct 16, 2016

Yes, you can … renovate your kitchen without sacrificing your concern for the environment. The trick is plenty of advance research and careful planning. Change only what you...

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Why Is an Indoor Exposed Brick Wall Lovely but Challenging?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Oct 13, 2016

Q: How is creating an exposed brick wall inside your home like adopting a puppy? A: Both are unquestionably cute, but an awful lot of work. In the case of a New York loft-style exposed...