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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Are All Wood Floors Real Wood?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Oct 05, 2016

What exactly is a “wood floor” anyway? And what are the differences among new wood-look materials like engineered wood and laminate? If you’re as confused as most...

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What Are 10 Simple Solutions to Maximize a Small Yard?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Oct 02, 2016

Postage stamp sized front or back yard? No problem! You can still make the most of your outdoor space, no matter how teeny it may be. Just put on a happy face, adjust your attitude,...

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What Are the Secrets of Your Water Shutoff Valve?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 28, 2016

What do you consider the most important part of your house? Sorry, the refrigerator doesn’t count. Neither does the TV, even if it’s an enormous flat-screen model that...

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How Can You Spend Less to Look After Your House?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 25, 2016

Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, the natural tendency is to make the place you call home an attractive and cozy spot to live in. But as you have no doubt discovered, this...

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What Are 8 Energy Saving Tips for Teens and Parents?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 20, 2016

Dear Teenagers: Saving energy matters. It will help limit the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, which are a major factor in climate change and global warming. There are many simple...

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How Can You Update a Bathroom for Less and Save Money?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 14, 2016

Who else wants a more up-to-date / beautiful / convenient / luxurious / fill-in- the-blank bathroom? And who else wants all this on a microscopic budget? We thought so. Well, people,...

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How Do You Approach DIY Home Improvement the No-Regrets Way?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 11, 2016

Doing your own home renovations and repairs may sound like a great idea, but do-it-yourself doesn’t always work out quite the way we’d like it to. Make sure you don’t...

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What Are the Hottest Tips for a Successful Kitchen Remodel?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 06, 2016

Okay, so you’re planning to remodel your kitchen at last. You’ve been browsing kitchen makeovers for months -- to the point where you actually see your dream kitchen in...

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What Are the 3 Most Vital Home Improvements for Fall?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 05, 2016

Funny how Labor Day is such a two-sided holiday. Folks tend to celebrate it by engaging in iconic summer activities – a picnic, hike, or visit to their favorite swimming spot....

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How Do You Read Between the Lines of Contractor Reviews?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 25, 2016

When you’re looking for a reliable contractor, like a roofer or a plumber, customer reviews are one of the best features of the internet – or should we say the worst? On...