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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 adjust to a new time zone after moving

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Moving to a different time zone requires an adjustment period.

Moving long distance is much more difficult than moving locally – there is no doubt about it. It poses a unique set of challenges that don’t exist with moves over shorter distances – such as changing time zones, for example. The United States has nine different time zones – so after a cross-country move, you

What not to forget to do when moving: 10 Essential tasks

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
What not to forget to do when moving

Moving house can be a chaotic period when too many things happen at the same time. Add the notorious stress of moving to the equation and it’s easy to see why some people tend to forget to do something important when they are getting ready to move out. The thing is that you wouldn’t want

How to move on a budget

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Moving on a tight budget isn't easy.

Moving is always difficult. Yet, if you have enough money to feel financially comfortable about the relocation, things become considerably easier – you will be able to afford reputable full-service movers (so you have very little work to do and can rest assured that relocation will be performed in the safest and smoothest way possible),

10 Urgent things to do after you move to a new state

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Things to do after you move to a new state

Moving to a new state was never meant to be easy. In fact, it can prove to be much harder than you thought in the beginning. With a myriad of move-related tasks to take care of and countless key decisions to make, it’s only normal that you should feel overwhelmed by the complexity of your

How to pack hats for moving

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Make sure you pack your hats correctly.

When packing for a house move, you’ll probably be worried about fragile items, large furniture pieces, and other tricky objects that are either too vulnerable to damage or too difficult to handle. You will likely not be concerned about smaller things that are not breakable, such as books and clothes. Yet, many non-fragile items require

Where to sell used furniture when moving

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Where to sell used furniture when moving

One of the things you should keep in mind when you’re getting ready to move out is that you will need to make tons of important decisions during your preparation. Not surprisingly, the more correct decisions you make, the more successful your house move will be in the end. One such major decision you’re about

How to deal with post moving exhaustion

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
You need to overcome post-moving exhaustion as quickly as possible.

Moving is exhausting – that’s a fact. There is simply too much to do, too much to think of, and too much to worry about. So, once the relocation process is over, it’s normal to feel drained and fatigued. And this feeling of exhaustion and stress can last for more than a couple of days

How long does it take to unpack after moving?

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
How long does it take to unpack after moving?

You can finally breathe a sigh of relief after reaching the new home after a long and exhausting Moving day. The most critical and stressful stage of the relocation is now over and maybe with a few minor exceptions, you will consider your move to be an outright success. But you also know that you

How to load a pickup truck for moving

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
It's important to know how to load a pickup truck for moving correctly.

If you own a pickup truck, you may decide to transport your items in it when moving to a new home. Or a friend – or a relative – may ask you to help them move. And even if you don’t own a pickup truck, you may choose to rent or borrow one for your

Family moving checklist: Moving timeline for your family

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Family moving checklist

Moving house is one of the most stressful events in life for a number of indisputable reasons. The upcoming relocation can turn out to be rather expensive in the end, the preparation will require a serious investment of your time and effort, and the move is likely to disrupt your life as you’re moving away

How to store a couch in a storage unit

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Take proper care of your couch when putting it in storage.

You may be moving to a new location and may need to store your couch – and all your other furniture – away until your new home is ready to move in. You may be remodeling your house and may want the couch and the rest of the furniture out of the way. You may

Why is moving so emotional?

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Why is moving so emotional

Moving house often brings up an overwhelming number of strong emotions that you will have to deal with before and after the move – stress, anxiety, confusion, frustration, anger, fear, sadness, regret, and more. Fortunately, depending on the exact reasons to move and your particular mindset, an upcoming relocation can also cause feelings of excitement,

When is the best time of day to move?

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Knowing the best time of day to move will help you plan moving day better.

One of the first things to do when planning a house move is to decide on a moving date. If you have flexibility in when you can relocate, choosing the best day to move can help you save money, get quality moving services, and reduce a number of potential risks (such as rain or snow

How to keep track of boxes when moving

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
How to keep track of boxes when moving

Believe it or not, the average number of moving boxes required to pack up the contents of one home is 60. That’s right – 60. Now, the actual number of cardboard containers that YOU will need for your packing needs will depend on important factors such as how many rooms there are in the place

How many calories does moving burn?

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Moving burns a lot of calories.

Preparing for a house move takes up a lot of time and energy, so you may have to give up many of your hobbies, interests, and everyday activities in the weeks before your relocation. Among other things, you may need to skip your gym sessions too. That, however, is not a problem – moving house

How to pack jewelry for moving

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack jewelry for moving

If you’ve made up your mind to handle the house-packing task on your own – that is, without any professional assistance – you will soon find out that the separate packing tasks can be drastically different from each other not only in terms of time spent on the specific job but also when it comes

How to announce you’re moving: 5 practical moving announcement ideas

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Moving announcements provide an easy way to inform people of your move.

If you’re about to move house, you’ll certainly want to share the news with family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and everyone else who matters to you. Needless to say, the best way to let people know that you’re moving is to tell them face to face. Yet, that’s not always possible – you may not have

How to get ready to move: 10 steps to moving

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
How to get ready to move

Getting ready to move is a critical stage in the process of moving from one place to another. Not only will the preparation phase determine just how successful your house move gets to be in the end, but it’ll also guarantee that 1) you don’t pay more money on your move than you absolutely have

Should I move closer to work?

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Moving closer to work can be very beneficial for you and your family.

Getting up early in the morning to get ready for work is never pleasant. When you need to get up an hour earlier just because you have to travel a long distance to work, however, it is a whole other level of irksome. Long commutes can cause so much annoyance and stress that they can

10 big mistakes to avoid when moving into a new house

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Mistakes when moving into a new house

Moving house is a time when things tend to get pretty chaotic and even a bit crazy at times. And despite the fact that Moving day takes the prize for the most stressful and exhausting day of your entire move, the immediate post-relocation period after a move can also prove to be rather disorganized too.

How to tie down furniture in a moving truck

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 Ethan Greenfield
When performing a self-move, it's crucial to know how to tie down furniture in a moving truck.

When performing a self-move and renting a moving truck to transport your belongings to your new home, you need to load the moving vehicle correctly in order to maximize the available space and minimize the risk of accidents and damages during the trip. When wondering how to properly pack your rented truck, you will probably

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