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 much does it cost to move a piano?

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Pianos are exquisite, yet monstrous musical instruments. They’re very delicate and extremely sensitive (so they’re quite vulnerable to damage), but they’re also very large and extremely heavy (so they’re quite difficult to move). On top of it, pianos are very expensive – so moving damage is highly undesirable. All those facts combined mean that moving

Top 10 reasons to move to Seattle, Washington

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Moving to Seattle, Washington is a choice that you should never regret. The Pacific Northwest gem of a city offers a red-hot job market, first-class schools, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures and fun. It’s not a coincidence that Seattle is constantly ranked among the top 10 best places to live in the United States.

How to overcome the fear of moving out of state

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

The fear of moving out of state can be very powerful and quite detrimental.

So, you want to move out of state but you’re scared to do it? You’re not alone – fear of moving is a common thing. The mere idea of leaving one’s entire life behind and starting anew in a new place is so utterly terrifying that many people dismiss the prospect of moving without a

Pros and cons of shipping a car to another country

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

When you’re moving to another country, you may find yourself in a dilemma whether you should also take your car with you. It’s an intriguing question, no doubt about it. The mere fact that you’re wondering whether it’s worth shipping a car overseas means that the vehicle shipping scenario does make sense in your specific

How to pack a laundry room for moving

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Find out how to pack a laundry room the right way.

Laundry rooms are frequently used and greatly needed – especially in the weeks prior to a house move when laundry tends to accumulate rather quickly and every clothing item that will be taken to the new home needs to be washed and dried. It is, therefore, only natural that the laundry room will be among

5 signs you’re not mentally ready to move out

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Moving house is a struggle – both physically and emotionally. And while experienced movers can help you out with the physical aspects of the relocation – they will do all the heavy lifting for you, you have to be the one to handle the mental side of a residential move. You may think that you’re

Should I move abroad? Pros and cons of moving to a new country

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

There are many great pros and cons of moving to a new country.

Moving to a new country will take you to a whole new world – both literally and figuratively. Everything will be different – different culture, different language, different food, different ways of thinking, different social norms, different people – and exciting and overwhelming. You will step out of your comfort zone and leap into the

5 moving tasks that require maximum concentration

September 8, 2020April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield

Moving tasks that need maximum concentration

The house moving process is filled to the brim with a variety of moving tasks that range from finding the best moving company for you to packing up all your belongings for moving. As you can imagine, some of those move-related tasks will be no-brainers – packing your clothes for the upcoming move shouldn’t be

Top 5 reasons to pack your things by yourself when moving

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Reasons to pack by yourself when moving house

When moving to another home, there must be a good reason to choose to pack your things by yourself – that is, to complete the packing task without hiring professional packers. You may wish to cut the moving cost by not paying for professional packing services, or you may simply hate the idea of strangers

Green packing materials for an eco-friendly move

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Moving involves a huge waste of resources and produces a lot of residual waste – and packing materials are the main culprit for both. An enormous number of trees are cut down to make packing paper and packing boxes and tons of plastic, foam, and other non-degradable materials end up in the landfills after residential

How to fill in nail holes when moving out

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

If you’re a renter who doesn’t want to risk losing their security deposit or if you’re a homeowner who’s about to put up their house for sale, then you won’t want to leave the property with a multitude of ugly-looking nail holes in the walls. Leaving any nails sticking out from the walls is even

Local moving checklist: Essential tasks for a local move

August 25, 2020January 25, 2021 Ethan Greenfield

The best local moving checklist for your short-distance move.

Local moves are less complicated than long-distance relocations, so they require less planning and less preparation. You’re familiar with the area (so you don’t need to make extensive researches), there is less paperwork to deal with (so you don’t need to retrieve, update, and change so many documents), and your belongings need to travel only

5 Tips for moving out of state for the first time

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Moving out for the first time is never easy but when that relocation takes you across the country to another state, then things tend to become a bit more complicated than you need them to be. It’s the lack of house moving experience that will make you feel pretty nervous and anxious and stressed out

How to pack dried flowers for moving

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

When moving to a new home, you have the chance to create your dream home – to change everything you didn’t like in your old house or apartment and recreate everything you did like in your old residence. To do so, you’re going to need plenty of new things – functional, comfortable, beautiful things –

How to pack light bulbs for moving

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Did you know that the average U.S. household has 45 light bulbs? And do you know the exact number of bulbs in your own home? When the time has come to move house, you may be wondering what you should do with all the electric bulbs in your home. Should you bother to pack them

What to do if you are not receiving mail after moving

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Not receiving mail after moving can be rather frustrating.

So, your move is finally over and you’re ready to start your new life in your new home. You have unpacked your items and set up your new place, met the neighbors and explored your new surroundings – everything is as it should be. Except you get no mail. It’s been a week or so

How to move without help from friends

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

You’re moving soon and one of your first thoughts is to ask your good friends to help you move in an attempt to keep your moving costs as low as possible. You know perfectly well that professional moving services are not cheap, so you reach out to your pals, asking them to give you a

Should you buy furniture before or after you move in?

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Find out if it is better to buy furniture before or after moving.

When moving to a new place – and starting your life anew – it’s only natural to want everything in your new home to be new as well. From the curtains and area rugs to the furniture and wall décor, you’ll want every single item to be just right for the new space – to

When is the cheapest time to move?

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

When you’re moving on a tight budget, it’s only natural that you will be looking for good ways to reduce the moving cost. And while there are proven tactics that can help you save some money on your move (see here), one such effective cost-saving strategy to pay less when moving house is to choose

What is a Bill of Lading?

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

Bill of lading definition and importance.

Moving involves a lot of paperwork – moving estimates, moving contracts, moving inventory sheets, etc. – and paperwork tends to be confusing, overwhelming, and boring. Yet, it’s extremely important as it sets the conditions of your move and outlines both yours and your movers’ rights and responsibilities, eliminating misunderstandings and unpleasant surprises during the relocation

How to pack a messy house to move

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

In the majority of cases, packing for a move is a bitter pill to swallow. But when the home to be packed up is much messier than usual, then the packing task will become even more difficult, complicated, and laborious to complete. Packing a messy house to move can be a serious challenge due to

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