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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:

What is the best way to label moving boxes?

April 19, 2016April 19, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
think of a labeling system that works

There are two excellent ways to make sure that you never have to hear yourself or somebody else utter the dreaded words chaos or disorganization in regard to your own house move. Keep in mind that the moment these two words are said, it might be too late for you to get things back on

How to prepare for moving day?

April 15, 2016June 13, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
How to prepare for moving day

The preparation for moving day is notorious for its palpable stress, hectic activities and somewhat characteristic moving day mistakes. Ideally, the relocation preparation should start the moment the residential move is confirmed and, under ideal conditions, it should end just before moving day itself knocks on your door. Now here comes the key element that

What to do when you want to move and your spouse doesn’t?

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
What to do when your spouse wants to move and you don't?

Whether you’ve been offered a lucrative position in another city, or believe a certain place to be the haven of your dreams, or just can’t stand the extreme weather conditions in your current area anymore, you may have a good reason to relocate and look for happiness someplace else. Your partner (or spouse), however, may

How to pack toys for moving?

April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
Best way to pack toys for moving.

Playthings’ primary purpose is to entertain, to keep young kids happy and occupied. Yet, as a parent, you certainly know well enough that there is much more to toys: # they help develop children’s imagination and creativity # they stimulate artistic and cognitive skills # they help kids better envisage and understand the world #

How to move my wine collection?

April 5, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
How to move your wine collection

If 1) you happen to be a true wine enthusiast with your own proud wine collection, and 2) you’re about to move to another home, then it’s only natural that one of your first concerns will be the safe relocation of your wine. Similar to highly specialized household items such as a piano or a

Should I hire professional packers?

March 29, 2016March 27, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
professional packers and movers

It is a fact that the notorious process of moving house is full of important tasks to tackle in order to get ready for, and survive, the most stressful day during a household relocation. And all of those move-related jobs must be, of course, neatly arranged in your calendar in a perfectly logical and chronological

How to get good deals on storage units?

March 24, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
Good deals on storage units

There are numerous transitional moments in life where storage units prove to be extremely practical and helpful for people who find themselves on the move. From merging or splitting households, through downsizing, retirement and college, all the way to renovation projects and lengthy stays or travels overseas, a storage unit is just like having an

How to make friends in a new city?

March 22, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
Ways to meet friends in a new city.

So, your residential move is finally over, your initial anxiety has slowly faded away, and all the urgent post-relocation tasks have been taken care of. Yet, instead of feeling relieved and satisfied with a job well done, you may be suddenly overwhelmed with pessimism and gloom. The hectic moving-related activities that had kept you busy

How to clean my apartment before moving out?

March 15, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
moving out apartment cleaning checklist

For better or worse, it’s time to move out of your home once more. The endless number of moving tasks up until your moving day must have left you without much energy to finish the residential move in style, but finish it in style you must. One of the very last move related jobs ahead

How to move house with toddlers?

March 10, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
How to move with toddlers

Having provided you with some excellent advice on how to move house with a baby, it’s time to shed some light on the major challenges when moving with toddlers. It’s not a secret that a house move can be really tough to schedule, organize and pull off no matter how you look at it. But

What to know when moving to New York City?

March 8, 2016March 8, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
Moving tips NYC.

If you are planning to move to New York City, you are probably very enthusiastic and hopeful of a prosperous future and exciting new life. And indeed, you have every reason to be eager and exhilarated as you are about to relocate to the Capital of the World – one of the most amazing places

How to deduct moving expenses on tax return?

February 25, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
How to deduct moving expenses.

It is no secret that moving house is quite a difficult, laborious, time-consuming and nerve-racking process. Even worse – not only is it emotionally-draining, but it is financially-draining as well. So, by the time you find yourself in your new home, your bank account may as well be depleted and your pockets – empty. Under

What are the most commonly forgotten moving expenses to consider?

February 18, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
What costs to consider when moving.

Undoubtedly, one of the first and most important things to do when organizing a residential move is to set up your moving budget. Planning it in details and providing for all the phases of your relocation adventure in advance will ensure your peace of mind and will help you avoid costly moving mistakes. However, you

Are there apps like Uber for moving house?

February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
moving apps like uber

By now, there’s a high probability that you have used Uber at least once in the last few years. But even if you haven’t had the chance to take advantage of the ultra-useful transportation service, you must have at least heard about this simple yet progressive idea – TAP A BUTTON, GET A RIDE. The

How to move in with my boyfriend?

February 10, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
Moving in with your boyfriend.

Rightfully considered to be one of the biggest milestones for a relationship, moving in together is more than just an important step in your life – it is the very first step on the exciting road that may take you to marriage and happy family life or to bitter disappointment and loneliness. There is no

How to move long distance on a budget?

February 2, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
How to move long distance cheap

The notoriously stressful process of moving house can seldom be viewed as a fun experience, especially when your time, money and nervous system are all put to the test. To make things even more complicated than they already are, there’s a high chance that you be faced with a long distance move, and as a

What can go wrong when moving house?

January 26, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
Moving horror stories.

According to the infamous Murphy’s law “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”. In fact, this pessimistic assumption turns out to be true quite often, especially when used in relation to some particularly stressful and challenging events – such as a residential move, for example. Ranked as one of the most financially- and emotionally-draining

What to know when moving out for the first time?

January 12, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
Guide to moving out for the first time.

Trying something new for the very first time is quite an exciting and challenging experience that broadens your horizons and enriches your life. However, new endeavors may also be a bit scary, especially if you have no proper preparation or supportive guidance to rely on. Moving out on your own for the first time is

What costly self-move mistakes to avoid?

January 5, 2016 Ethan Greenfield
Self-moving mistakes to avoid

Organizing and performing a DIY move to another home will always be (a bit) riskier than letting a professional moving company take the heavy burden off your back (figuratively and literally speaking too). When the cardboard dust settles, it’s all about the insufficient relocation experience, or its complete lack thereof, that can easily cause you

How to organize an eco-friendly move?

December 22, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Environmentally friendly moving

An impending house move tends to steal the spotlight from all other current activities, urgent and not so urgent, and craves for proper attention from Day 1. As a result, it is of little wonder that the majority of house movers don’t really think about how moving affects the environment, and in particular – how

What do I need on moving day?

December 17, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
What to have on moving day.

What do you need most on moving day? Great organizational skills? Flexibility? Presence of mind? Sense of humor? All these things are of paramount importance for the successful outcome of your moving adventure, but by themselves, they are not enough to ensure a safe and efficient relocation process. Along with the right attitude, you will

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