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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Concrete Retaining Wall Pros and Cons

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 08, 2015

Retaining walls built of stone or brick are the traditional style and usually blend nicely into their surrounding landscape. The question is, though: are these really the best materials...

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Natural Stone Tile: What Makes It Unique

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 08, 2015

What’s new in tiling? A material that is actually very, very old. For centuries, installation of all natural stone tile has been used by human beings to embellish their homes....

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Fixing a Leaking Refrigerator

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 07, 2015

Have a Leaking Refrigerator? Here's What I Did: A refrigerator leaking water is certainly dramatic-looking and possibly even scary (as in, “I’m afraid for the wellbeing...

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Wood Floor Refinishing FAQs

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 07, 2015

It's a thrill akin to finding buried treasure -- that moment when you rip up the dusty carpets of your newly purchased home and discover that (bingo!) there are hardwood floors underneath....

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The Secret of Cleaner Laundry? Use Less Detergent

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 06, 2015

Strange but true: If you would like your laundry to come out cleaner and fresher, the secret just might be to cut down on the detergent. Using too much or the wrong kind of laundry...

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Low-Iron Glass for Lovelier Decor

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 05, 2015

Is "clear" glass really clear? Not as much as you might think. Standard clear float glass, the type most commonly used in home construction and decor, contains a certain percentage...

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Best Ways to Clear Snow without a Blower

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 05, 2015

Fast, efficient snow removal is one of winter's most essential tasks for those of us who live in northern climes. While a snow blower makes this chore easier, it is not the quietest...

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11 Reasons Why We Love Wrought Iron Fencing

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 04, 2015

Beauty and utility are some of our favorite concepts, and a wrought iron fence combines the two in a very classy way. While its versatile good looks can run the gamut from upscale elegant...

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Are You in the Market for a New Boiler?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 04, 2015

Are your boiler and/or radiators creaking and squeaking? Or do you find that your boiler is not heating your home evenly, the way it used to? Maybe it seems to be working harder than...

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Improve Water Quality at Home

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 01, 2015

Drinking water is an absolute necessity of life, but how clean is the H2O you drink? Water straight from the faucet will quench your thirst, but may come with unwanted "fringe benefits"...