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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 clean a dorm room before moving in

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Find out how to clean a dorm room before moving in quickly and easily.

Dorm living is a challenging and rewarding experience – it’s about learning to be independent, acquiring useful life skills, and building new relationships. It’s exciting and it’s a lot of fun – and most young adults are looking forward to it. Before you can move into your dorm room and immerse yourself in college life,

How to let go of sentimental items when moving

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
How to let go of sentimental items when moving

While you’re sorting out your items prior to a move, sooner or later you’ll get to items that have (strong) sentimental value for you. And that’s fine – most of the time, you’ll just take those items with you to the new home. Easy. But what if those possessions of sentimental value happen to be

How to pack perfume for moving

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Find out how to pack perfume for moving in a safe and efficient manner.

Perfumes delight the senses, evoke pleasant associations, and help a person define themselves. Most people love perfume and keep at least a dozen bottles of their favorite fragrances at home. So, when the time comes to move house, an apparent problem arises – how to relocate the delicate vials in a safe and efficient manner?

Moving timeline and moving checklist: Weekly to-do list for moving

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
moving house timeline

The success of your house move will depend primarily on how well you manage to organize all move-related tasks. Basically, it all comes down to TIME and how efficiently you use the minutes, hours, and days leading up to the move-out date. A high level of efficiency is critical and the only way you can

Will movers move trash bags?

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
You need to check in advance whether your movers will move trash bags.

It goes without saying that you’re going to use boxes for your move – affordable, convenient, and efficient, cardboard boxes are the perfect packing containers. Yet, they may not be right for all your packing needs – some of your awkwardly shaped items may not fit in a standard box, bulky items like pillows and

How to leave bed bugs behind when you move

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Preventing bed bugs when moving

If you’re moving out due to a bed bug infestation, then you should know that there’s a great chance of you taking the bed bugs with you to the new place. Those small critters are experts at hiding, meaning that they’ll most certainly hitchhike a ride with you to the new residence. Unless you do

Should you paint before or after moving in?

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Painting after moving in is more difficult.

So, you’re moving into a new place and you’re eager to turn it into the perfect home for you and your family – to create a comfortable, cozy, and beautiful living space and to make it feel yours. One of the simplest and most effective ways to do so is to paint the walls with

How to pack glass shelves for moving

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
How to pack glass shelves for moving

When you get to the point of packing up some of your large furniture pieces with glass shelves in them – china cabinets, bookcases, display cases, desks, kitchen cupboards, bathroom cabinets, etc., then one important question is how to protect the super-fragile glass objects so that they don’t break during the chaotic house move. Such

When is the best time to move into an apartment?

October 12, 2021February 7, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
The best time to move into an apartment is the time when you'll be able to get what you want - lower rates or a better-fittinghome.

If you’re planning on moving into a new apartment, you will undoubtedly want to get a good apartment at a good price. And while it may not be easy to find an appropriate new home at an affordable price, if you know the right time to start hunting for rentals, you’ll have a good chance

How to change health insurance when moving out of state

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
How to change health insurance

Regardless of the underlying reason to move away, moving to a different state can be a lot of hassle. From finding a new place to live and picking the best interstate movers to packing up your things and surviving Moving day, an out-of-state move is hard work. With so many tasks to complete and things

How to sage a new home after moving

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
It's important to know how to sage a new home the right way.

Moving is a new beginning – a chance to leave everything you don’t like behind and build a better, fuller, and happier life for yourself. To be able to achieve that, though, you need to make sure that nothing negative weighs upon your new life – no bad memories, no bad habits, and no bad

How to move a trampoline to a new house

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
How to move a trampoline

If you own a large backyard trampoline, then you know how much fun that contraption can be for everyone – kids and adults alike. However, the mere thought of having to move that trampoline to another house can be rather daunting. And if you haven’t been the one to assemble the trampoline after the purchase,

How to pack jars for moving

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Make sure you know how to pack jars for moving the right way.

Packing for a move is so energy-draining and time-consuming that the last thing you want to do is add to the complexity of the task. And yet, sometimes you may need to do so – you may have some specialty items (antiques, collectibles, musical instruments, sports equipment, etc.) to relocate and preparing them for moving

How to move a dryer by yourself

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Moving a dryer by yourself

If you’re a renter, you won’t need to move your washer and dryer when you’re moving out of the rental property simply because they are not yours – they were there when you moved in, remember? At least that’s how it is in most cases. But if you own the washer and dryer and you

Do you buy movers lunch? What about drinks?

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Do you buy movers lunch?

Even way before your professional movers knock on your door on Moving day, you may have a number of questions to worry about. Without a doubt, one of those questions is whether you should tip movers, and if yes, how much to tip movers. Another question that you may not be sure about is, Should

How to make handles on moving boxes

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Find out how to make handles on moving boxes to make them easier to lift and carry.

Moving boxes are an integral part of the moving process. Large and small, specialized and universal, they can meet all and any packing needs – and they not only hold one’s belongings, but also keep them safe and sound during the move. What’s more, they’re easy to use (so they provide a convenient and efficient

Moving to another state to start over

September 14, 2021February 7, 2023 Ethan Greenfield
Moving to another state to start over

There are many reasons why people move to another state – work, love, education, family, retirement, climate, safety, health, and so on. But one powerful yet often overlooked incentive to move across the country is when people are moving away because they are desperately looking to start a new life in a different state. If

How to check if a moving company is legitimate

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
How to check if movers are legitimate

When getting ready to move out, it’s critical that you only work with a legitimate moving company that is properly licensed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and in particular – by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The thing is that if you fail to do your homework beforehand, you could potentially end

How to tell your landlord you’re moving out and give a notice to vacate

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Find out how to write a notice to vacate correctly.

So, you have found a new place to call home and want to move out of your rental. You can’t just leave, though – there are a lot of things to take care of before you can vacate the property and move to your new place. You need to pack your belongings and organize your

How to move a grill to a new house

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Ethan Greenfield
Moving a grill to a new house

When you’re getting ready to move to a new house, you’ll want to make sure you’re also moving your favorite grill with you so that you can continue to enjoy fun BBQ gatherings in the backyard of the new place. Above all, you’ll want to know how to move a grill safely to ensure the

How to evaluate moving companies

August 26, 2021April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield
Learn how to evaluate moving companies, so you can pick the best movers for you.

So, you’re moving house and have made the sensible decision to enlist the help of professional movers. Knowing that your relocation will be handled by experienced professionals will certainly help reduce the stress and anxiety associated with the moving process, but to get a peace of mind, you need to be confident that your move

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