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 You Hire a Contractor Without Breaking the Bank?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 18, 2016

Take care of your home. Routine maintenance is a great way to extend the life of your house and appliances, reducing the amount you'll need to pay a contractor for repair or replacement....

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How Can You Save Energy at Home in 8 Painless Ways?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 17, 2016

There's a new resolution in town. Americans still see losing weight, spending less, and (finally!) getting organized as top goals, but these days we're adding a new ambition: "Save...

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What Are 5 Home Improvement Myths You Can Let Go of This Year?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 13, 2016

Everybody's an expert when it comes to home improvement ... especially your home improvement. And they're not shy about sharing their opinions with you, presented as cold, hard fact....

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What's New Right Now in Kitchen and Laundry Appliances?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 13, 2016

Make "hub," not "hubbub," the word that best describes your kitchen this year. The latest appliances for cooking and washing offer clever features to make life a little easier, less...

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What Indoor-Outdoor Concrete Decor Projects Can You Make Now?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 12, 2016

Now's the time to get busy with craft projects that you can use on your porch or deck next summer ... or inside your home any time of the year. Your material? Concrete. Yes, you heard...

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What Are Sneaky Signs of Water Damage to Watch For?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 10, 2016

Water damage is one of a homeowner's worst nightmares. Even the smallest plumbing or roof leak may wreak incredible havoc over time. Not only is it capable of damaging your furniture...

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How Do You Keep Your Roof in Good Shape for Longer?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 06, 2016

"A roof over one's head" is a synonym for home. And no wonder ... your roof faithfully performs the essential task of shielding your family and your belongings from the elements. Return...

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How Do You Banish the Blahs from a Boring Hallway?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 05, 2016

Quick! What's the most neglected area of the typical American home? If you answered "the hallway," you are spot on. This is a space which, all too often, can best be described as dreary....

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What Are Clever Uses for an Ugly Old Sweater?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 04, 2016

Take the "ugh" out of ugly. If you have a sweater that you think is too unattractive and worn out to wear anymore, don't toss it into the garbage -- or even the recycling bin. Instead,...

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How Do You Declutter and Reclaim a Junk Room in 9 Steps?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 03, 2016

Let's start backwards. We're taking for granted the fact that you, like most Americans, have a junk drawer or even a whole junk room that is embarrassingly overcrowded with ... well...