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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What You Need to Know about Vitamin B12

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 01, 2014

Vitamin B12 is essential to the normal functioning and regeneration of your body. A water soluble vitamin available via numerous dietary sources, B12 is...

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How to Use Every Fabric Scrap

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 30, 2014

The story is told of a dedicated crafter whose workroom was filled floor to ceiling with boxes of leftovers from past projects. She couldn’t bear to throw any of them away. Among...

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Mosquito Bites: Natural Prevention and Treatment

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 30, 2014

Itchy, annoying mosquito bites can put a serious dent in your summer fun. What’s more, mosquitoes carry the threat of serious disease such as West Nile fever. Here is a guide...

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Getting the Most Out of Your HVAC System This Summer

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 30, 2014

April showers bring May flowers … and often June, July and August heat waves. If you’d like to enjoy your HVAC cooling system to the fullest this summer without breaking...

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What to Do Now to Prepare Your Yard for the Hot Weather

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 29, 2014

Summer is coming … though it may seem a little hard to believe after an exceptionally cold winter! Take the time to get your yard or garden hardscape in shape so you’ll...

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Copper Decor: Trending Now

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 29, 2014

Metallics have long been used in household décor as eye-catching accents or impressively bold statements. These days copper is catching up to stylish silver and gold tones...

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The Horrors of Drain Abuse

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 05, 2014

Drain abuse. It’s a crime...or at least it ought to be considered one. Your kitchen, laundry room and bathroom drains work hard for years at maintaining high standards of household...

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Faucet, Tap, or Spigot?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 13, 2014

Back in 1937, the Gershwin brothers composed a cute and comic love song entitled “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” poking gentle fun at the contrast between American...