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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 make moving fun

February 4, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
Find out how to make moving fun.

The words “moving” and “fun” do not usually go together – moving is known to be “stressful”, “difficult”, and “expensive”, the exact opposite of “fun”. And indeed, packing an entire household, negotiating with movers, paying exorbitant moving costs, and parting with close friends can hardly be anyone’s idea of fun. This doesn’t mean, though, that

Pros and cons of moving home after college

January 30, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
Moving home after college has many great benefits and a few considerable drawbacks.

Graduating from college opens a world of possibilities to young people – and presents them with a number of challenges. They need to find a job, find a place to live, find their path in life… With today’s tough economy and severe competition, however, this is not an easy feat to achieve – many college

The many uses of cardboard when moving

January 28, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
How to use cardboard when moving house

Despite being one of the most versatile and practical materials during a house move, cardboard tends to be underrated and even neglected by scores of home movers. You don’t have to make the same mistake. Sure, you’re likely to use plenty of cardboard boxes to pack up your stuff, but are you really going to

How to ship boxes with USPS when moving

January 23, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
How to ship boxes by mail when moving house

When you’re moving across the country, it’s imperative that you weigh up all the available options to move your household items to the destination address. As you probably know, the easiest way to do it is to hire a top-rated cross-country moving company that will take care of everything for you. That’s correct – as

How to pack winter clothes for moving

January 21, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
Find out how to pack winter clothes for moving.

Packing clothes for moving is simple and easy – you can fold them or roll them, leave them in their drawers or on their hangers, put them in boxes or suitcases – or even in garbage bags. No matter how you pack them, they will likely survive the move safe and sound (clothes don’t break,

Does home insurance cover moving?

January 16, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
Does homeowners' insurance cover moving damage?

When moving house you need to leave favorite places, comfortable routines, and loved ones behind and brave the unknown with all its challenges and uncertainties. You also need to take all your earthly possessions to your new home and this trivial aspect of the relocation process brings about as much stress as the emotional and

How to transport plants in a car when moving

January 14, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
How to transport plants in a car

Moving house is a stressful period with too many critical decisions waiting to be made. Not surprisingly, the success of the residential move will hinge on the good decision-making skills of whoever’s getting to move out. When you’re the one who’s organizing a house move, then one such important decision is whether to move your

Tips for moving back home after living abroad

January 9, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
Moving back home after living abroad brings a lot of challenges.

Whether you’re returning home after living abroad for many years or just for a few months, coming back is always a little bittersweet – and a lot harder than you might have expected. You’ll be excited to see family and friends again, to enjoy your favorite foods and engage in your favorite activities back home

How to protect stairs when moving

January 7, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
How to protect stairs during a move

When moving out of your old house or moving into a new residence, extreme care must be taken to protect not only the floors of the new place, but all the stairs as well. Chances are that your move will already be too costly as it is, so there’s really no need to waste more

Does moving to a new city help depression?

December 30, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Can moving to a new place really help depression?

Depression – the state of feeling dejected, anxious, and hopeless – is difficult to explain and even more difficult to deal with. It is often confused with “sadness”, but while a sad person still has the capacity to mourn and process pain and the strength to endure, and fight, and move on, depressed people don’t

How to pack odd shaped items for moving

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Find out how to pack odd shaped items for moving safely and efficiently.

Boxes are the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of moving – square or rectangular cardboard boxes. Corrugated cardboard boxes are indeed your best friend when packing for a move – they provide an easy, convenient, and cost-effective way to pack your items for shipping and transport them to your new home safely

Moving to the country: YES or NO to a life in the country

December 17, 2019January 12, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Moving to the country

For some people, moving out of the city and relocating to the countryside may be one of the best decisions they’ve made up to that point. For anyone who’s eager to run away from the big city noise, pollution, lack of space, waves of people, and heavy traffic, living in the country may seem like

Should I move out of state? Pros and cons of moving to another state

December 12, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Moving to a new state is a great adventure.

Are you sick and tired of the humdrum of your daily routine? Are you looking to get away from past mistakes and current problems? Are you dreaming of a fresh start? If so, it may be time to pack up and move away – far away. Moving long distance is a great way to turn

What you win and what you lose when you move house

December 10, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
What you win and what you lose when moving

While you’re getting ready to move out, it’s important to be aware of the most important things that you’re going to win and lose as a direct result of the house move. Moving house is a major event and as such, it is bound to introduce many significant changes in a person’s life. And, as

What to know when moving to a cold climate

December 5, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Moving to a cold climate for the first time can be downright scary.

When moving to a cold climate for the first time, the mere idea of snow and ice may be enough to give you the chills. Howling blizzards, biting frosts, and slippery roads are indeed scary and you can surely expect sub-zero temperatures and snowdrifts when moving to a cold state, so you have every right

Do’s and don’ts when moving in the snow

December 3, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
How to move house in the snow

Moving house in winter, and in particular – moving house when it’s snowing outside is a specific type of challenge that will surely test how prepared you are for a winter move. As you know, moving in winter has some indisputable advantages thanks to being the off-season of the moving and storage industry – for

What to eat on moving day: Moving day food ideas

November 28, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Make a moving day food plan.

Moving requires a lot of energy and focus – you need plenty of physical strength and mental stamina to successfully handle the laborious moving tasks and nerve-wracking relocation challenges. And to be able to keep your vigor and alertness high throughout the arduous moving process, you need to fuel up with the right food –

How to pack a kids’ room for moving

November 26, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack a children's room for moving

The best way to pack up a house for a move is to use a good room-by-room checklist that will help you stay organized and will save you plenty of time during your pre-move preparation. When moving with children, you’re likely to face numerous challenges along the way, including the tough task of packing your

What to look for in a moving contract

November 20, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Knowing what to look for in your moving contract will help you ensure a safe and smooth relocation.

If you’ve chosen to use professional moving services for your forthcoming relocation, you’ll need to find good movers – licensed, experienced, and trustworthy – and sign a moving contract. This may seems like a mere formality (you’ve already reached an agreement with your chosen movers, after all), but it’s very important that you carefully review

Pros and cons of downsizing your home

November 14, 2019July 23, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
Advantages and disadvantages of downsizing home

Did you know that when it comes down to the size of your own home, sometimes less is actually more? Downsizing your home at the right moment in life can feel like a masterstroke – a smart move that will bring you plenty of benefits. However, moving into a smaller home can have a handful

How to pack a moving pod

November 12, 2019May 16, 2022 Ethan Greenfield
Learb how to pack a moving pod the right way.

Portable moving containers provide a convenient and cost-effective moving solution that combines some of the most advantageous aspects of self-moving and using professional moving services. The containers are dropped off, picked up, and transported by professionals, but they can be kept at one’s disposal for as long as needed. This allows for great flexibility (you

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