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About Ethan Greenfield

Ethan is a relocation professional and an ex-moving coordinator. He has experience in handling relocations from start to finish with the consumer in mind.
Now, Ethan is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with as many people as possible in order to help them have a better moving experience.
Ethan Greenfield's work has been featured in established industry organizations like Move for Hunger (Non profit organization) and The American Moving and Storage Association.
His work has also been featured in mainstream medias like Zillow, BuzzFeed and others.

You can contact Ethan directly at [email protected]

Ethan Greenfield's posts:

How to move furniture without scratching the floor

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
How to move furniture without scratching the floor

If you have chosen to take some of your furniture pieces with you to the new home, then you should be perfectly aware that moving furniture, especially any big and heavy units, is never a joke. When you attempt to move bulky furniture items without the assistance of experienced furniture movers, you could end up

Is it worth paying for packing when moving?

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
Professional packing is usually worth it.

Moving is expensive, so people try to do all they can to reduce moving costs. And of course, one of the best ways to cut down moving costs is to do as much of the work as possible by themselves. So, instead of hiring full-service movers, many people choose to use partial moving services and

How to move a refrigerator without hiring movers: 10 Steps

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
How to move a refrigerator by yourself

If you’ve hired top-rated professional movers to take care of your heavy furniture pieces and large household appliances for you, you have little to worry about. The movers’ extensive experience in handling big and heavy household items on a daily basis should guarantee the well-being of the bulky possessions you’ve decided to take with you

How to pack clothes for moving

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Ethan Greenfield

You should know by now that packing up your house for a move is the task that will definitely take up the biggest chunk of your pre-move time. Even within the various packing projects that lie ahead of you, you will quickly learn that there’s a huge difference between packing your garage – with all

What to change when you move

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
There are many things to change when you move.

Moving is all about change – change of surroundings, change of opportunities, change of lifestyle… Many of these changes will take place the moment you move to your new location, without you having to do – or being able to do – anything about them. There are, however, some things that you will have to

10 Hidden costs of moving house

May 11, 2024May 27, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
What are the hidden costs of moving house?

These are the typical hidden costs when moving house and my take on how to reduce them as much as possible. 1. Additional insurance Purchasing additional insurance is optional so you may forget to even consider your insurance options as hidden costs when moving out. You do get basic moving valuation from your moving company

How to start packing to move out?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
how to begin packing to move

First thing you need to do is find a moving company for your upcoming move. You may choose to pack yourself, but the actual loading, transportation and unloading can be done by professionals. Compare moving companies and get multiple estimates before moving to ensure you get the best price. When to start packing for a

How to pack plates and china for moving?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
how to pack dishes for moving

The minute you get to packing your kitchen (hopefully still a good number of days before moving day), you are expected to know how to pack plates for moving. That is, know how to pack dishes safely, not just stuff them inside randomly chosen cardboard boxes and hope in vain to find your kitchenware in

How to find cheap movers near me?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
Where to find cheap movers around me?

If you’re looking for cheap movers to take care of your upcoming move, you can be sure that you’re not the only one who’s doing it. It’s a well-known secret that in the end, a house move can turn out to be a rather expensive undertaking that will surely burden the family budget like never

What moving day mistakes to avoid?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
moving day mistakes to avoid when moving house

To avoid unnecessary complications come your moving day, you need to be really vigilant and extremely careful from the moment you open your eyes, or preferably even before you go to sleep the night before. And yet, to be able to notice and sense any signs of moving day troubles, you need to know what

How to move during the winter (Winter moving guide)

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
moving in the winter tips

Yes, winter is not the best time of the year to move house but sometimes there’s absolutely nothing we can do, for there are also factors that are clearly out of our control. A sudden termination of a property lease, an excellent job offer in another city in another state, or an unexpected call to

Which free moving apps will help me organize a perfect move?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
best moving apps when moving house

The crazy busy period prior to a house move is notorious for introducing elevated levels of chaotic disorganization and palpable moving stress. During these transitional times, any home mover would be wise to use whatever practical assistance is offered so that they can cope with the changes and finish the relocation preparation on time. If

What essential things do I need for a successful move?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
essential things you need to move house

Bringing your moving adventure to a successful end is not rocket science, but it surely isn’t a walk in the park either. The outright success of a house move depends on a number of fundamental factors which you should keep a watchful eye on and attempt to control to the best of your abilities. These

What is the best way to move with cats?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
How to move to a new house with cats.

When you hear the affectionate meows of your cat or see her graceful silhouette scampering swiftly around as you return home after a hard day’s work, you are probably overwhelmed by a warm reassuring feeling of coziness and comfort. The playful attitude of your feline friend is a clear sign that everything is fine and

What to know when moving with rabbits

May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
moving with rabbits: how to move house with a rabbit

If you own a pet rabbit, or maybe even a number of pet rabbits, and you’re about to move to another part of the country, then it’s perfectly normal that you would very much like to know how to transport a rabbit to a new home. Nobody can deny that rabbits are cute, maybe even

How to pack bathroom items for moving?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack bathroom items for moving

Practice shows that it is often a lot more straightforward to get bedroom clothes inside suitable moving containers than to pack up all the oddly shaped kitchen utensils in cardboard boxes. You will soon find out that your bathroom is a surprisingly tricky room to pack for moving despite its compact size. There are 3

What to do before the movers arrive?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
Best ways to prepare for professional movers and packers.

You have probably heard or read a few stories telling about smooth and trouble-free relocations and even more accounts of problematic and stressful moving experiences. Home movers who encountered no difficulties when moving house were either fortunate enough to come across competent and trustworthy moving companies or had enviable organizational skills in planning and providing

Why writing a moving review is a great idea

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
why writing a moving review is important

If you have recently survived a local or long distance move to another home, then maybe you will be willing to share with the world what your relocation experience was like. From the comfort and safety of your new home, this is the perfect timing to narrate your moving story in an honest and objective

Is renting a self-storage a bad investment?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
Is self-storage a bad idea?

Placing your household items in a self-storage facility can be a brilliant solution in a number of tough transitional situations when you need more space to temporarily store your possessions. The convenience behind the idea of self-storage is indisputable: it’s like having a resizable extra room in your home where you are free to keep

Should I choose binding or non-binding moving estimate?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
in-house inspection of goods

It’s essential to know how much your relocation will cost you in the very beginning of your moving preparations so that you can set up your moving budget accordingly and keep things under your constant financial supervision. And one good way to receive precise cost estimation for your move is to have a moving expert

How to load a moving truck the proper way?

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
How to load a moving truck properly

Having weighed your relocation options carefully, you’ve reached the conclusion that moving on your own will best suit your moving needs. You’re moving locally? Check. You don’t have an excessive amount of household items to pack and move? Check. You have strong and reliable friends to help with the heavy lifting? Check. You know how

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How to move furniture without scratching the floor

How to move furniture without scratching the floor

If you have chosen to take some of your furniture pieces with you to the...

Professional packing is usually worth it.

Is it worth paying for packing when moving?

Moving is expensive, so people try to do all they can to reduce moving costs....

How to move a refrigerator by yourself

How to move a refrigerator without hiring movers: 10 Steps

If you’ve hired top-rated professional movers to take care of your heavy furniture pieces and...

How to pack clothes for moving

You should know by now that packing up your house for a move is the...

There are many things to change when you move.

What to change when you move

Moving is all about change – change of surroundings, change of opportunities, change of lifestyle…...

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