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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Simple Deck Repair That Will Protect Your Investment

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 21, 2020

Don’t worry if your deck is looking a little worn out this spring. Deck repair can be easy and affordable. Most important, it will help prevent small problems becoming big nuisances...

Tile floor scrubber spray  Rubbermaid / flickr

5 Easy And Effective Methods For Cleaning Tile Floors

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 18, 2020

Want a clean, healthy home but don’t have much time to housekeep? Then porcelain or ceramic tile floors are your best friend. Cleaning tile floors is simple if they’re glazed...

AC remote  Aaron Yoo / flickr

Portable Vs Window Air Conditioner -- What Is The Best Choice?

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 11, 2020

Not ready to invest in central AC? Consider a portable or window air conditioner instead. Both are easy to install, don’t require ductwork, and can be taken along when you move. But...

Vinyl fence  Peter Steens / flickr

What You Need To Know Before Fencing In A Yard

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 04, 2020

Fencing in a yard seems like a simple project, right? Just hammer in a few posts, attach your fencing, and there you go. Well, that’s one way of doing it ... but it’s not...

 New roof  Willing Warriors / flickr

How Much Will You Have To Pay For That New Roof?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 27, 2020

Shopping for a new roof is a rare experience for most of us, since roofs tend to last for 15 years or longer. And they’re not something that is usually advertised in our local...

Clean siding before and after  East Coast Powerwashing / CC BY-SA

Clean Your Siding With This Simple Guide

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 20, 2020

After a long hard winter, clean siding is a quick and affordable way to brighten up your house exterior. Just make sure that you choose an appropriate cleaning method that won't harm...

Michael Kowalczyk / flickr

Home Improvement: Dangerous In The Time Of Coronavirus?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 07, 2020

In the COVID-19 pandemic, our simplest daily activities can feel scary, especially anything outside the home and immediate family circle. However, life goes on and many homeowners need...

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Safe Healthy Fruits And Vegetables During Coronavirus

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 05, 2020

Today’s post is inspired by two mistakes I made. In the COVID-19 pandemic, I (together with everyone else) am still learning how to navigate our strange new life. Here’s...

Dominicus Johannes Bergsma / CC BY-SA

Spring Home Improvement That Will Refresh Your Spirit

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 30, 2020

SPRING FORECAST: Increasing sun and warmth, no matter what’s happening in the news. And we also forecast that you'll be spending a lot of time at home this season. That means...

Keep those little ones safe  Larry Koester / flickr

How To Stay Safe From Dangers In The Home As You Shelter In Place

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 25, 2020

As you shelter in place to limit the spread of coronavirus, be sure you protect your family from dangers lurking indoors, as well. It’s far from easy to stay on top of everything...