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.

How to mow stripes in your lawn/courtesy John Deere

How Do You Mow Stripes into Your Lawn?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 17, 2019

Everyone wants a good-looking lawn: tall, lush, green, and even. But some homeowners want to be better than good; they’d like a lawn that stands out. That’s why lawn striping...

Indoor plants Desert Gems Cactus/courtesy Costa Farms

How Can Indoor Plants Bring Summer to Your Office?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 11, 2019

Summer’s here but you’re stuck inside at the office. Sound familiar? What to do when you’re craving a touch of green to lighten up the greige of your workspace? Add...

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Why Should You Leave House Rewiring to the Pros?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jun 03, 2019

Is your electrical system underperforming? Tripped breakers, flickering lights, and strange sounds or smells all spell trouble – in the form of potential for shock, fire, and...

Pallet of concrete/courtesy Sakrete

Which Concrete Projects Can You DIY and When Should You Hire a Pro?

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 27, 2019

To savvy homeowners, DIY concrete projects can seem very appealing. And yes, the idea of saving money and tackling a major home improvement is definitely cool. But slow down …...

Cavern Clay dining roomr/courtesy Sherwin-Williams

What Are Today's Most Popular Contemporary Paint Colors?

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 20, 2019

From avocado green to millennial pink, trends in interior paint colors have come and gone. So how do you choose a color palette that looks fresh right now but you’ll still love...

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What Are the Pros and Cons of 10 Common Roof Types?

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 13, 2019

Are you looking to install a new roof this year? Jumpstart the project – prepare yourself with the facts on roofing materials before you even hire local roofers . Here’s...

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What Are the Best Wraparound Porch Ideas for Summer?

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 05, 2019

Ahh! The iconic summer experience – relaxing in a swing on a breezy wrap around porch. Take a look at the beauties below, and you just may be inspired to add a cozy, beautiful...

Year round landscaping enjoyment/courtesy of Belgard

What Are Some Year-Round Landscaping Ideas?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 28, 2019

Outdoor summer living is amazing – worth waiting for all year, some folks say. But when you’re the impatient type (like yours truly!), you crave a way to enjoy your patio,...

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What Are 7 Creative Ways to Upcycle Plastic Bottles?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 22, 2019

Science has spoken: Although reusing plastic bottles for your drinking water does not cause cancer. it may lead to a buildup of bacteria and fungi (yuchh!), especially now the warm...

How Do You Install Laminate Flooring?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 12, 2019

If you’re looking for a project that’ll really challenge your DIY skills, instead of hiring a flooring company near you, try your hand at installing a laminate floor. This...