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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Fresh Facts About Water

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 19, 2014

This basic fact is well known: water is an essential component of human health. But why do we need it, how much is enough, and how can we ensure we’re getting the right amount?...

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7 FAQs about Whole House Water Filtration System Installation

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 19, 2014

Do you know what’s in the water in your home? Depending on where you live, that clear liquid may well contain all kinds of nasties which are dangerous for humans to drink or even...

Albert Jankowski - Own work. Licensed under Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Flat-Pack Furniture: How to Get It Together

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 18, 2014

From chairs and chests all the way to large scale storage system, the range of flat-pack furniture is astounding. Also known as ready-to-assemble or knock-down, attractive home furniture...

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11 Unexpected Results of Joining a CSA

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 17, 2014

Joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program is a great way to eat fresh, cheap, and local. The way it works is simple: You sign up for a share in the produce – predominately...

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The NEC and Your Home Remodel

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 17, 2014

Preparing to remodel your home involves lots of planning – decisions about how best to use the space, clarifying your budget, designing the project, and (the fun part!) choosing...

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Tiny Home Repair

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 14, 2014

The tiny home movement of the last decade and a half is going strong. It holds a particular appeal for folks who want to reduce their environmental footprint, are interested in saving...

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8 Green Solutions to Garden Bug Problems

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 13, 2014

Munch! Munch! That should be the sound of you happily chowing down on organic veggies picked fresh from your home garden. But all too often, any munching that’s going on is being...

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Adaptor, Converter or Transformer? Which Do You Need?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 13, 2014

Even though today’s instant communication has made the globe seem smaller, there are still differences among various parts of the world. One difference you’ll notice when...

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4 Bizarre Bee Problems You Should Learn to Fix

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 12, 2014

Bees are an amazingly diverse insect species, comprising some 20,000 different varieties. These flying creatures live wherever they have access to their food source -- flowering plants...

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10 Plants That Are Fantastic for Vertical Farming

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 11, 2014

Vertical farming is a wonderful way to make the most of limited outdoor space. You can easily transform a small backyard or balcony into a thriving fruit and vegetable patch. Beyond...