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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:

Packing mistakes that are OK to make when packing for a move

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Packing mistakes that are OK to make

Moving to another home is a super-busy and ultra-stressful period during which anything can happen – from unfortunate situations caused by sheer bad luck to wasted time, lost money and shattered nerves as a result of moving mistakes. Mistakes are never fun to make, especially during a critical time like a house move. The good

What to do with packing paper after a move

April 24, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Find out what to do with packing paper after moving.

When moving to a new place, you have the chance to create your dream home – you can choose the type of residence you like the most and the size of dwelling that best suits your needs, furnish it and decorate it to your liking, etc. You can surround yourself with things you love and

How to move house without losing your mind

April 18, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
How to move without losing your mind

Moving house can be a very stressful ordeal for a number of good reasons. After all, your savings will be at risk of getting depleted and your prized possessions will be at risk of getting damaged in the house moving project. And as if that weren’t enough, there are so many things to do before

How to pack a kitchen for moving

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack a kitchen for moving

You’re getting ready to move to a new home and the packing process is already under way. And then suddenly, the time comes to pack your kitchen and you find yourself at a loss where to begin. Although usually small, kitchens can be really tough to sort out and pack due to the huge number

How to make a wardrobe box for moving

April 11, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
If you know how to make a wardrobe box for moving, you'll be able to pack your clothes safely, easily and cheaply.

There’s no doubt that when packing your clothes for moving, you’ll want to make the process as fast and easy as possible. You’ll also want to ensure that your garments arrive in your new home safe and sound and will probably wish to save on packing expenses as well. Fulfilling all these requirements, however, is

How to pack without bubble wrap

April 9, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack without bubble wrap

One thing is clear – you won’t be able to pack up your things for moving without using the proper packing materials to protect those belongings until they reach the new home. And you’re likely to spend good money on those packing supplies simply because you want your possessions to survive the move in one

How to pack clothes so they don’t wrinkle during your house move

April 4, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Make sure you know how to pack clothes without wrinkles when moving house.

Packing for moving is a difficult task – there are so many tricky items to handle, important rules to observe, and rookie mistakes to avoid that you may feel overwhelmed and even panicked by the complexity and inherent risk of the process. You need to harness all your energy and efforts in order to achieve

How to move to a new home efficiently

April 2, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack and move efficiently

According to the Oxford dictionary, to be efficient in something means to do it well with no waste of time, money, or energy. So, if you wish the increase the overall efficiency of your upcoming house move, you’re going to have to find and use some good ways to save time, money and energy while

How to move out after a breakup

March 28, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Moving out after a breakup

Breaking up can easily be classified as one of the toughest things you may need to go through in your life until that moment. And if you and your partner are living together, things can become even more complicated because one of you, or maybe both of you, will most likely need to move out.

Packing timeline for moving – a personalized packing calendar

March 26, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
An efficient packing timeline for moving will help you keep track of your progress.

Time management is of paramount importance in any project – especially in large-scale and complicated undertakings, such as packing for a house move. Procrastinate too much and the last couple of days before your move will be utter chaos; pack up too much too early and you’ll find yourself rummaging through moving boxes to find

20 DO’S and 20 DON’TS when moving to a new house

March 21, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Moving out do's and don'ts

GOOD PREPARATION is the secret to a stress-free move. When you’re well-prepared for what’s coming, nothing (or almost nothing) can stop you from having a successful move to another home. When moving house, there are many things you should definitely do (DO’S) to make your move easier, cheaper and safer. Also, there are many things

5 signs you packed your boxes WRONG

March 19, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Mistakes when packing for a move

Packing for a move is a time-consuming and complicated task as it is, so the last thing you’d want is to make things even more difficult for yourself by committing any major packing mistakes. Below we have highlighted 5 mistakes to avoid when packing for a move. More importantly, we focus on how to recognize

How far in advance should you plan a move?

March 14, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Find out when to start planning a move.

No matter the specific circumstances of a particular relocation scenario, moving is always hard. It’s a difficult, expensive, overwhelming, and stressful endeavor. Yet, if you have a good relocation strategy and plenty of time to plan your relocation tactics, your move may turn out quite smooth and successful. So, if you have the chance of

5 major risks when using free moving boxes

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Risks when using free moving boxes

As if the stress of moving weren’t enough, organizing a house move is an expensive affair too! While working on your moving checklist, you’ll soon notice that most move-related tasks require money to be completed, and thus the moving expenses will pile up more quickly than you and your budget can handle them. As a

How to pack a bookcase for moving

March 7, 2019March 21, 2022 Ethan Greenfield
Find out how to pack a bookcase for moving safely and easily.

If you’re a book lover, then there is little doubt that you’ll want to take your personal library along when moving to a new home – whether it is just across town or all the way across the country. Moving books, however, is not an easy task (they’re heavy and take up a lot of

Top 5 tips for moving this spring

March 5, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
How to move house in the spring

Spring is probably the best time of the year to move house for a number of indisputable reasons: the weather is mild (not too cold, not too hot), moving companies charge less than they do in the summer, the availability of top-rated movers plays in your favor, and your chances of selling your home for

What to do with unwanted furniture when moving

February 28, 2019October 13, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
What to do with unwanted furniture when moving

Moving to another home is a tough transitional period that will test your ability to make good decisions under pressure. Of course, some decisions will always be tougher than others and will have a direct impact on how you manage your time when organizing the move, how you pack your items for moving, and more

How to move to a new city without a job

February 26, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
You need to be well prepared when moving without a job.

You’re planning a move – to a new city and a new life. Whether you’re moving for love, family, lower cost of living, better climate, or in pursuit of your dreams, it’s hard to make the big step without a job lined up. There are many risks involved and many things than can go wrong;

5 tips for moving into a studio apartment

February 21, 2019May 2, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
Tips for moving into a studio apartment

Moving into a small studio apartment will definitely present a number of challenges for you regardless of whether you’re moving into your first apartment or you’re downsizing from a one- or two-bedroom apartment. No matter if you’re a renter or a buyer, living in a studio apartment may turn out to be NOT what you

How to pack porcelain figurines for moving

February 19, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack porcelain figurines for moving

For obvious reasons, packing fragile items for moving will always remain a challenging task. And for better or worse, there are a good number of fragiles in each home – starting from easily breakable kitchen items (dishes, glasses, etc.), going through delicate (antique) furniture and ending with various electronic equipment pieces, (framed) artwork, mirrors, musical

How to keep your energy up during a move

February 14, 2019 Ethan Greenfield
To ensure a smooth and successful relocation you need to know how to keep your energy up during a move.

Moving is not only stressful and expensive, it is also exhausting. There are endless tasks to complete and each one is more laborious, time-consuming, and nerve-racking than the other. You need to be focused and careful all the time and you need to act quickly and efficiently if you’re to finish all the necessary moving

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