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.

Shelter in place  Efly / CC0

How To Get Help With Your House While You’re Social Distancing

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 23, 2020

Imagine: You’re social distancing and working from home (and coping pretty well with the chaos) when suddenly your HVAC breaks down, your toilet clogs, or your electricity shorts...

Shady painter  Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

The Cheapest Painter Is Not Always The Best

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 16, 2020

That low, low bid is so tempting but beware! The cheapest painter is not always best – to put it mildly --and could end up costing you a lot of money. Although it may seem like...

Contemporary granite countertops / courtesy Coldspring

Time For A New Look At Granite Countertops

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 09, 2020

In NO way were granite countertops a contender for my last kitchen remodel. Quartz countertops were what I had my heart set on, and the only choice in the matter was what color and...

Disinfecting with bleach  R6, State & Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection / flickr

Sanitize Hands, Home And Workplace. Here Are The Best Ways

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 02, 2020

Now that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has become a reality, it’s essential to uphold high standards of hygiene. Minimize the transmission of infection: Stay in your...

Moldy smell  Wim Goedhart / flickr

What Can I Do About That Awful Moldy Smell?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 24, 2020

“What’s that horrible moldy smell in my bathroom? Eek!” Yes, I confess: I am terrified of mold. Sometimes I fear that having written so much about mold, mildew, and...

Dishwasher sudsing  Pedro Reyna / flickr

Is It Worth It To Call In A Dishwasher Repairman?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 17, 2020

Is your dishwasher not starting, filling, or draining? Perhaps it's just plain leaking. In any of these cases, friends and family may tell you, “Calling a dishwasher repairman...

My Carbon Monoxide Alarm Is Beeping. What Should I Do?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 10, 2020

One critical safety device in our homes that helps protect us from a silent danger is the carbon monoxide alarm. This small device acts as our guardian, alerting us to the presence...

Houseplant care  JillWellington / pixabay

Dog Vomit Slime Is GOOD: A Lighthearted Look At Houseplant Care

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 03, 2020

Eew! What’s that? As the proud houseplant care giver to 22 beautiful specimens, I’d never seen anything like it before. A science fiction-ish yellow slime adorned the soil...

Permeable pavers / courtesy Belgard

Paver Installation Can Make Your Yard Look Awesome

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 27, 2020

Time to get your hardscape in shape for outdoor living! Paver installation is a great way to make your yard look amazing; it’s also long-lasting, flexible, and simple to maintain. I...

Black faucet / Quality Bath

When Do You Know It's Time To Replace Plumbing Fixtures?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 20, 2020

It’s easy to ignore your plumbing fixtures... until they break down. Hardworking as they are, these modern conveniences will start to fail eventually. Though sometimes they can...