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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 are the most common moving scams?

June 15, 2015April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield
Be aware of the most commom house moving scams.

If you hear the phrase “moving scam artists”, you might be bewildered as to where it comes from. Generally, the word “artists” refers to ingenious creators, insightful and imaginative people capable of beautiful designs, exquisite handiwork, revolutionary inventions or progressive ideas. However, you can often come across another kind of artists as well – ones

What to look for when choosing a self-storage facility?

June 12, 2015May 11, 2024 Ethan Greenfield
What to consider when choosing a self-storage facility

If you have decided to store some of your belongings at a self-storage facility, then these selected belongings are surely valuable to you and the last thing you would want is to have something bad happen to them due to your wrong choice of a storage facility. Price, of course, is one of the most

How to get my security deposit back?

June 1, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Get your security deposit back without any conflicts and problems.

Whether your rented property truly felt like home or you always thought of it just as temporary lodgings providing the shelter you need until you find your dream home, there will be one troublesome issue less to be anxious about when moving out – you won’t have to deal with the complicated process of selling

What mistakes to avoid when packing for a move?

May 25, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Packing is a laborous process.

There is a reason why packing is usually defined as the most laborious aspect of the moving process. Not only is it time-consuming and painstaking but also very tricky because a single packing mistake can cost you dearly and cause a lot of headaches. As it is of paramount importance for the successful outcome of

How to pack a bicycle for moving

May 14, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack a bicycle for shipping

If you’re a proud owner of a mountain bike, a city bike, a racing bicycle or just about any other type of a reliable two-wheeler, then sooner or later you will be forced to move your bicycle to another part of the country. And when that relocation time comes, you should know the best way

Is it time to move in together?

May 11, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Tips for moving in together.

If you have found the person who completes you and inspires you in every aspect of life, the exhilarating idea to move in together and unify your lives may be making you feel anxious and excited and confused at the same time. Moving together is a big step – there are so many things to

What to consider when relocating for a job?

May 4, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Receiving a new job offer ranks among the most exciting events in human life. The gratifying sense of being appreciated inspires and encourages people, motivates them to work with maximum efficiency and to further improve their skills. The much desired opportunity for career advancement, however, often comes from a promising position in another city. In

What to locate first when I move to a new city?

April 20, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Locate the key places in your new city soon after moving.

Moving to a new city can be quite disorienting indeed – all the new people around you, the new residence that doesn’t feel like home yet and the different daily routine may be a bit scary or even shocking at the beginning. The unfamiliar surroundings also add to the feeling of alienation often experienced shortly

How to ship furniture across country cheap?

April 17, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
How to move furniture across country cheap

What’s better than having an invitingly warm and cozy bed when you feel exhausted after a long day of work? What’s better than sitting in your extra soft and comfortable chair to watch a good movie or catch your favorite sports team or player in action? And what’s better than stepping inside your spacious walk-in

How to keep in touch with friends after moving

April 9, 2015May 29, 2020 Ethan Greenfield
How to keep in touch with friends after moving

No matter how you look at it, moving long distance can be a truly demanding ordeal for all participants in the house moving process. Long distance moves have proven to be tough on the moving budget due to the exponential correlation between distance and price – the greater the distance, the higher the total relocation

Why create a floor plan before moving?

April 6, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Measure your future home and create a floor plan before moving.

Creating a floor plan of your future home is like designing your dreams and charting your visions – you have the chance to transfer your imagination into a drawing and then into reality. Whether you have only a vague idea in your head as to what your new home should look like or you have

What to do before moving to another state?

April 3, 2015April 28, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Plan all the tasks that need to be done before moving to another state.

Moving to a new state may not be like moving to outer space but the amount of preparations required, the difficulties you will encounter and the organizational strategy you will have to devise seem to correspond to the process of planning a space flight. Besides, the drastic change you will experience once you try to

What if my movers break something?

April 1, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
What to do if my movers break something?

The process of moving house is notorious for being a bit chaotic, and despite your desperate measures to run everything smoothly and keep it under control, unpleasant surprises tend to sneak in uninvited even after the moving day is over. When your household items are delivered to your new home, you may be unfortunate enough

Why are some things more difficult to move than others?

March 30, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Some things are more difficult to move than others.

However focused and organized a person you may be, moving across county remains a tedious and difficult process for a number of reasons. Many of them are, of course, related to the time-consuming and nerve-racking plans and preparations required for a successful relocation but the tougher problems actually arise from the psychological aspect of the

How to move a bed cross country?

March 25, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
How to move a bed cross country

Beds are one of the most difficult things to move across the country. Their size and weight make them a real challenge to carry them out of the house safely and then load them securely onto the moving vehicle. And, more often than not, they will have to be disassembled during the moving preparation and

What to pack last when moving

March 16, 2015October 4, 2022 Ethan Greenfield
Pack last what you need the most.

Without a doubt, packing is the most time-consuming and boring task when organizing your move. It takes hours and hours just to sort through your belongings and decide what to do with them. And then it takes nothing short of a Herculean effort to actually provide the items you’re taking to your new home with

How to pack shoes for moving?

March 11, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Pack your shoes properly to move them in perfect condition.

It is your comfortable shoes that help you walk the path of life, right? After all, who will dare to take the road less traveled by or to successfully find their way through whatever thorny problems fate has in store, without a reliable pair of sturdy and comfortable shoes? So if you are about to

Are movers expensive?

March 5, 2015March 6, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Are movers expensive?

Everybody knows that moving is an expensive affair. And yet, most people don’t give it another thought until the moment when they are faced with a move themselves. Only then does a number of essential questions, such as “How expensive is it to hire movers?” and “How much do professional movers charge?” flood the minds

What to pack when moving to college?

February 27, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
A detailed packing for college list will help you organize your personal possessions.

When moving to university, you make the first step of your independent life as a responsible adult who is in full control of their own life. You will be granted the freedom you have sought desperately in the last decade but you will also be burdened with great responsibility and many chores nobody else will

How to avoid property damage when moving out?

February 19, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
Avoid damage to your possessions and to your property.

When moving out, you probably feel both nervous and excited about your new surroundings, your new opportunities, your new acquaintances and your new life. The unknown is both intimidating and alluring, so while you are engulfed in thoughts and dreams and fears about your future, you could neglect the surroundings and the property you are

What items to move myself?

February 17, 2015 Ethan Greenfield
You should move your valuables yourself.

Most of your household items are just objects designed to make your life easier and more comfortable. So, when the moment comes to move your home, all these belongings just go in boxes and into the moving truck. If you choose to hire experienced services for your relocation, you will save yourself a lot of

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