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:

Does my furniture need furniture movers?

September 19, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

You’re probably not too worried about how to pack up and move your book collection – you just find strong cardboard boxes, arrange the books carefully inside them (no book spines should be facing you), and you make sure those boxes do not become too heavy in the end. You’re probably not overly concerned about

How to pack valuables when moving house

September 14, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Packing and moving valuable items such as paintings, antique objects, priceless fine china set, jewelry pieces, electronic equipment, family heirlooms, and important or even irreplaceable documents poses a rather different type of relocation challenge compared to packing and moving clothes and books, for example. The thing is that nothing will happen when you drop a

How to get an accurate moving estimate

September 12, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

An accurate moving estimate will help you plan your relocation well.

As you certainly know, proper planning is the key to success. As you probably also know, planning a residential move is not a simple task – you need to properly organize all the aspects of the relocation process, complete all the moving tasks with great care, provide for all the related expenses, and pay meticulous

How to ship a car to another state

September 7, 2017January 16, 2019 Ethan Greenfield

Whenever the time has come for you to move to a new state (How to prepare to move out of state?), you may need to have your car transported to your destination state in the quickest and safest way possible. Regardless of whether you’re driving to your new home and you need to have your

How to pack toiletries for moving

September 5, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Find out the best way to pack toiletries for moving.

Have you ever looked in wonder at all the different bottles, tubes, vials, palettes, and various other containers that hold your personal care products, beauty products, and other similar essentials you can’t live a day without? Fascinating as they may seem, you can find it hard to believe that you actually own (and use!) so

How to pack trophies when moving

August 31, 2017November 14, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Your residential move has just been confirmed, and you’re about to take the preliminary exploration tour around your home with the purpose of deciding which household items you will take with you to the new residence, and which ones you will leave behind. You’ve read some good moving tips and you know perfectly well that

What questions to ask neighbors when moving house?

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Make sure you know the right questions to ask neighbors when moving.

When moving house, you have the unique chance to create the home of your dreams – find the perfect place to live, set up your living space in a way that matches your practical needs and aesthetic preferences, decorate it to reflect your personal style, and turn it into a happy haven. Before you can

Common moving injuries: types and prevention techniques

August 24, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

The home moving process is often an unpredictable period where common sense and safety measures are your best allies to keep bad things from happening to you, your family members or anyone else involved in the relocation process. Due to the large number of tasks to be completed prior to Moving day, you may often

What to do when movers are late [Steps to follow]

August 22, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

It’s really nice when things go according to plan, and that universal truth is especially true during a house move. The process of moving from one home to another is a notoriously stressful life event when things can go wrong in the blink of an eye. If you’re moving home soon enough, then it’s important

Top 11 reasons to move to Florida

August 17, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Take a closer look at the top reasons to move to Florida.

Do you wish to swim in an underground cave, meet a manatee face to face, take a water taxi, climb a lighthouse, have a Cuban sandwich, and attend a pro football game all in the same day? Or do you prefer to spend the day relaxing on the beach or wandering in the wilderness? Or

When to hire a luxury moving company

August 15, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

There will always be this constant struggle for people who are moving house to do what it takes to cut down the moving costs. After all, the moving process is a notoriously expensive affair, so each and every proven cost-saving technique should be used to one’s advantage. Why move for more when you can move

How to move a dining room table

August 10, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Moving a dining room table is easy when you know what to do.

Moving house poses a great number of difficult problems, considerable risks, and big quandaries that need a good solution if the relocation process is to have any chance of success. One of the greatest of these moving house dilemmas is whether to sell your old belongings or take them to your new home. While it

How to pack a chandelier for moving

August 8, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

A chandelier can be a beautiful, radiant and expensive centerpiece in any home, and the last thing you’d want is to see it damaged during a house move. The chandelier you own may even be infused with an overdose of sentimental value, therefore it’s essential that you pay extra attention when you’re packing a chandelier for

Top 10 reasons to move to Oregon

August 3, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Why is everyone moving to Oregon? According to a special report by CNN, the state of Oregon was the top moving destination in 2015 for the third year in a row. Have you ever wondered why Oregon is one of the most popular states to move to? You’re probably thinking that Portland must be the

What questions to ask yourself before moving

August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Find the answers to all the important questions to ask yourself before moving.

So, you’re considering a move? Whether you’re retiring, relocating for a job, moving in together with a loved one, or just wishing for a change of scenery, you’re going to face the same enormous challenge – you need to leave the comfort of your familiar surroundings and brave the unknown. Such a life-changing step requires

Russian doll packing: the best packing trick of them all

July 27, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Packing for a move is hardly a child’s play – it is the most laborious, time-consuming, and error-prone task you need to complete when planning a relocation. Yet, it can still be fun – especially if you involve the whole family in the process or have some close friends come over to help you sort

Top 5 moving tips for newlyweds

July 25, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Under ideal circumstances, a marriage is a strong and blessed union of two people who love each other and wish to spend the rest of their lives with the person who completes them. Only, even the most beautiful of unions will soon have to tackle much more mundane issues such as newlyweds moving in together

What size moving truck do I need?

July 20, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

What size moving truck to rent for your move.

If you have decided on a DIY move, you have probably estimated the associated moving costs, assessed the risks, figured out how much work it is going to take, and come to the conclusion that you can handle the job on your own. If so, you know that your self-moving endeavor will not only require

7 gift ideas for someone who just moved house

July 18, 2017April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield

Gift ideas for people who just moved house

Moving to a new home marks a brand new chapter in a person’s life. According to statistical data, 11.2% of all Americans move house each year. That percentage equals 35.1 million people, or roughly 15.3 million households at an average of 2.3 persons per household. With so many Americans on the move, there’s a great

How to use plastic wrap for moving?

July 13, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

There are many ways to use plastic wrap for moving.

When faced with a laborious, difficult, and time-consuming task, such as packing for a move, you’ll probably find yourself wishing for some miraculous way to make your work simpler and faster. Any clever moving hacks than can help you finish the job in a quicker and more efficient manner will be more than welcome, there

How to pack a guitar for moving

July 11, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Guitars are notoriously delicate and fragile musical instruments that have not been designed to be tossed around inside a moving vehicle. In fact, guitars don’t enjoy being moved too much – they like it when they are sleeping motionless in their hard or soft cases and when they are kept stationary on their guitar stands.

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