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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Where Can You Donate or Reuse Eco-Friendly Toys?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Dec 01, 2015

Tis the season when many children excitedly look forward to presents of toys. But whether you'll be celebrating Kwanzaa, Chanukah, or Christmas, it's important to make the holiday a...

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How Can Household Pests Be Both Harmful and Helpful?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 30, 2015

Bugs, bugs, bugs. Bugs are commonly considered household pests which bring out an automatic "eew!!" reaction in just about everybody. When you ask why, the answer might be "I'm afraid...

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What Are the Top Paint and Technique Trends for 2016?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 29, 2015

Networx 2016 Forecast for the Home Decor Front: 2016 is shaping up to be a very exciting year in the area of interior paint. Not only is the paint itself easier than ever to apply and...

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What Are 7 Real-Life Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 26, 2015

Curb appeal … everyone who is selling a house (or who hopes to sell someday) wants it, but not everybody has it. In fact, despite their best efforts at remodeling, some unfortunate...

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What Gifts Can You Craft from Leftover Flooring Scraps?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 26, 2015

When you have a new floor installed -- whether hardwood, tile, carpet, engineered wood, or laminate -- you'll need to order about 10 to 15 percent extra to allow for cutting, breakage,...

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How Do You Style a Beautiful Bookcase?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 13, 2015

An oldie but goodie – this well-known interior design story is still making the rounds. A guy walks into a bookstore, looks around carefully, and asks to buy a certain set of...

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What Are 10 Plumbing Tips to Prevent Emergencies?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 13, 2015

Like most folks, you probably take your home’s plumbing system for granted – that is, as long as it is working normally. There’s nothing like a backed-up toilet or...

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How Do You Add Style with Dip Dye Decor?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 08, 2015

Popular on Pinterest right now: everything dip dyed, from hair to home decor. What is dip dye, you might ask? Well, imagine if tie-dye and ombre had a baby. This coloring technique,...

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What Home Improvements Can Make Your House Noisier?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 08, 2015

Home improvement is a passion among many North Americans these days ... with good reason. As the saying goes, your home is your castle, the place you go to relax and enjoy the company...

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What Are 7 DIY Charging Station Ideas?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 04, 2015

New technology, new needs. These days it seems like every member of your household -- even the gerbil -- has a cell phone of his or her own. What's more, the craze for wireless electronics...