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 pack plastic bins for moving

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Durable, weather-resistant, and versatile, plastic packing boxes are gaining more and more popularity as an efficient alternative to traditional cardboard packing boxes for moving. While mainly used for storage, plastic bins make great moving containers too – they offer excellent protection to the items inside them and are very convenient to use. Moving with plastic

What to do first when you move into an apartment

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

What to do first when moving into a new apartment

Even as you heave a sigh of relief as you’re stepping into your new home, you must feel that the move won’t be really over until you take care of the most pressing post-relocation tasks, one by one. The very first thing to do when moving into a new apartment will definitely depend on a

Moving out during renovation – why, where, and how

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Moving out during renovation can save you a lot of stress and speed up the project.

So, you finally have the time and the means to renovate your house and turn it into your dream home. The plans are made, the required permits are obtained, the budget is set, the materials are ordered, and the contractors are booked. Only one issue remains to be resolved – where are you going to live

How to deal with bad luck since moving into a new house

December 3, 2020May 23, 2023 Ethan Greenfield

Moving to a new home is usually a big change, a drastic change that sometimes can prove to be for the worse – like getting a load of bad luck after the move, for example. That’s right – it’s been nothing but bad luck from the moment you stepped into that new house. How else

Cat crates for moving: choose the right carrier and crate train your kitty

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

A cat carrier for moving will help you keep your kitty safe and comfortable during your move.

If you’re moving house with a cat, the safety and comfort of your feline friend will be among your primary concerns. It won’t be easy to ensure Fluffy’s happiness and well-being during the hectic relocation process, but the challenge will be especially great on the day of your move. The relocation chaos will be at

How to pack stuffed animals (plush toys) for moving

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

When moving with children to a new home, sooner or later you’ll reach the stage where you’ll have to pack your child’s toys for the upcoming move. Of course, provided that your son or daughter is old enough, they should give you a hand with that seemingly straightforward packing task. And yet, packing children’s toys

How to switch banks when moving

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

All you need to know about switching banks when moving.

Moving to a new place is more than a change of scenery – it is a change of life. Your whole world changes – your dwelling, your surroundings, your community, oftentimes even your job and your daily routine. You need to change your address, switch service providers, update documents, etc. And you may even need

How to babyproof your house after moving

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

If you just moved to a new house or apartment with a baby or toddler, there are specific precautionary measures that you must take immediately for the safety of your little angel. What you shouldn’t delay doing, not even with a day, is called babyproofing – the process of identifying and eliminating potential hazards for

My movers cancelled last minute. Now what?

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

What could you do if your movers cancelled last minute?

Good planning is essential for the success of any project – especially so when it comes to big, complicated endeavors, such as house moves. So, when you need to move, you will certainly plan your relocation with utmost care and attention – consider all the relevant factors, make all the necessary preparations, and organize everything

Do you REALLY have to tip movers?

November 12, 2020May 26, 2022 Ethan Greenfield

Do you have to tip movers? This very question seems to worry millions of Americans who have hired professional movers to help them move to a new home. And there’s a good reason for the said anxiety simply because, in most cases, the answer is not as straightforward as it looks. Or maybe the answer

Storage between moves – the best storage options for moving

November 10, 2020July 27, 2022 Ethan Greenfield

Storing with a moving company is one of the best storage options for moving.

Moving is rarely as simple as transporting your belongings from your current place to your new address. From finding an appropriate new home and getting it ready for moving in to putting all the required paperwork in order, there are many “extra” moving-related issues that add to the stress and difficulty of the relocation process.

How to pack skis for moving

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

If you happen to be moving to a cold state and you love winter sports, then you’re probably eager to get the move over and done with so that you can hit the slopes at a ski resort near your destination. However, packing and moving your skis can be problematic – skis are rather tricky

How to do a background check on a moving company?

November 3, 2020April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield

Doing a background check for moving companies will help you find trustworthy movers for your relocation.

When using professional moving services, you allow strangers into your home and entrust them with your cherished belongings – and you have every right to be nervous about it. You don’t know who these people are, if they’re properly qualified, if they have enough knowledge, skill, and experience to do a good job, and if

How to maintain social distancing when moving during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19)

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Are you moving house during the coronavirus pandemic? Moving to a new home has never been an easy thing to do. Now add the coronavirus pandemic that has been wreaking havoc on our lives ever since the start of 2020 and you’ve got yourself a real challenge on your hands. How do you make sure

10 common mistakes parents make when moving with children

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Find out how to avoid consequential mistakes when moving with children.

Children take comfort in routine and familiarity – they feel safe in their well-known house and their well-known room; they feel calm when things happen the same way every day; they feel happy in the company of their habitual friends. When something changes, they need to face an unknown “new” – and that is a

How Facebook and Twitter can help you move

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

How social media networks can help you move

There’s little doubt that moving to a new home is tough. Often coined as one of the most stressful events in life, the house moving process can range from being fairly difficult to proving extremely hard, rough, and complicated to plan and execute. Simply put, when you yourself are getting ready to move out, you

Can you take solar panels with you when you move?

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Moving solar panels is difficult but feasible.

A solar system at your property helps you to not only save money on your electric bills but also to reduce your carbon footprint and lead a greener lifestyle. Solar panels, however, are a big investment, so if you have photovoltaic modules on your roof and plan to move house, you’ll likely want to take

How to pack a sewing machine for moving

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Moving a sewing machine from one home to another can really stress you out because you just know how fragile those expensive units can be. Antique sewing machines look and feel indestructible but unfortunately, that’s rarely the case – they are usually rather heavy and the metal they are made of often becomes brittle with

What to know about moving in the fall

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Autumn is beautiful and bountiful, a time of balance and reflection. There is a sense of rationality and finality to it that make the harvest season highly inappropriate for drastic changes and new beginnings – such as house moves. Or so it may seem. In fact, fall is a great time to move – the

Double boxing: Safe packing at its safest

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

When moving your items to a new home, you put them at great risk – they will be hauled in and out of properties, stacked on top of one another, transported along bumpy roads, exposed to adverse weather conditions, etc. From sudden stops and over-the-road vibration to extreme temperatures and rain on moving day, there

How to pack posters when moving

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Posters are a great way to decorate a living space on a budget, so if you happen to have posters on the walls of your home – either in frames or just placed flat, then you’ll definitely want to take most of your posters to the new place. But before you can do it, you’ll

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