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.

Zero-Turn Mower/courtesy of John Deere

Picking The Right Lawn Mower

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 08, 2019

Picking the right lawn mower will tremendously improve your mowing experience. Find out how to choose a lawn mower, with the professional advice of Kim Ridel, Tactical Marketing Manager,...

Dry stone walling as front yard fence/courtesy John Bland Stonecraft

Dry Stone Walling

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 01, 2019

Ever heard of dry stone walling? It’s worth investigating if you're looking for a ruggedly beautiful, green type of fence that stands the test of time. Read our interview with...

Planting petunias/courtesy of Scotts Miracle-Gro

Spring Clean Up For Your Lawn And Garden

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 25, 2019

Get your lawn and garden ready for a great growing season. The essential first step, whether you DIY or hire a local landscaper: take care of basic spring clean up. We show you how,...

Laundry room tankless water heater/courtesy of Lowe's

What are the Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 17, 2019

Are you thinking of installing a new hot water heater? Tankless water heaters supply continuous hot water on demand, while consuming less energy than conventional tank heaters. But...

Audrey from Central Pennsylvania, USA [CC BY 2.0]/wikimedia

Plan Your Flower Garden Layout

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 11, 2019

Who else thought this year that spring might never arrive? Good news: warm weather is just around the corner. It’s time to plan your flower garden layout! Now, while most folks...

Beautifully veined/courtesy of Vitoria International

Quartz, Granite, and Marble in your Bathroom Remodel

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 04, 2019

The ideal bathroom remodel is a winning combination of beauty and practicality. Natural stone adds both qualities. We recently interviewed Adriene Araujo, co-owner of Vitoria International...

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What Is Thermofoil and How Do You Take Care of It?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 25, 2019

Thermofoil is a type of cabinet finish that sounds fantastic … in theory. In practice, thermofoil cabinetry combines several advantages with a few potentially serious disadvantages....

Condo Painting Tips (Great For Houses Too!)

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 18, 2019

Painting a condo is different from painting a house in a few significant ways. You have to deal with building rules and regulations, as well as working in a tighter space. But it will...

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Pick Your Plastic Plumbing Pipe: PEX Vs PVC

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 10, 2019

Are you planning to install or replace plumbing pipes in your home? You’ve probably heard that plastic pipes made of PEX or PVC are competing with copper in popularity, but what...

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Your Dryer Maintenance Guide

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 04, 2019

What’s wrong with the following sentence? “I just put my wash in the dryer and go to sleep.” These were the words of a young relative who recently moved into an...