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 throw a packing party when moving

November 13, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

What is a packing party? And how do you throw one? A packing party is a unique type of informal get-together of close friends where, ideally, business and pleasure will co-exist for the duration of the fun-filled event. You organize a packing party when you don’t have enough time to throw a farewell party but

FIVE (4+1) reasons why moving by yourself is not worth the trouble

November 8, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

Every home move begins with one important question: move by yourself or hire movers? Most of the time, it all feels like a tough relocation dilemma and, whether you like it not, you’re going to have to be the one to find the solution that best works for you. Since both home moving scenarios have

How to keep your items safe when moving in cold weather

November 6, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

Protect your items well when moving in cold weather.

If moving in the winter, you’ll likely be a bit envious of Santa Claus and his magic sleigh – if only you could deliver your items to your new home as quickly and easily as he delivers presents to the kids! And every single toy – no matter how delicate – arrives at its final

How to move into a dorm: 10 simple steps

November 1, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

Moving into a dorm room sounds pretty straightforward. The good news is that there’s nothing particularly complicated about it and your parents will most likely be there to help you each step of the way too. All you need to do is familiarize yourself with the most important things to know before moving into a

How to move a mattress by yourself

October 30, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

A high-quality mattress can make all the difference in the world – it’ll help you wake up well-rested, refreshed and pain-free in the mornings. Mattresses can be very expensive too, so when it’s time for you to move to another home, the question of how to move a mattress will definitely take center stage. But

How to get recommendations for movers

October 25, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

Before you can get serious about tackling your moving checklist, one item at a time, there’s one important task that you should do first and foremost – secure the services of a good moving company. If you’re still not sure whether you should hire a moving company to take care of the toughest aspects of

Benefits of plastic moving boxes

October 23, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

Plastic moving boxes have many advantages.

When moving house, everyone wishes for a safe, smooth, and easy relocation – and strives for this ultimate goal with all their heart and mind. Some rely on their own time management and organizational skills, others hire professional assistance, and still others reach out for help and advice from family and friends. And while using

7 moving safety tips everyone must know

October 18, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

If you choose to move house without hiring the services of a professional moving company, then it’s very important that you have a basic understanding of the fundamental moving safety tips. Lifting and carrying large and heavy objects is never a joke, and your move day may suddenly become too dangerous… unless you’ve prepared well

Top 5 things to buy after moving (and only after moving)

October 16, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

What to buy after moving into a new home

Moving your possessions from one home to another means that you should already have the most essential things with you so that you can start living in the new place without any serious problems or unexpected issues. However, moving absolutely all of your household items to the new home will prove to be very expensive,

How many boxes do you need for a move?

October 11, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

The process of packing for a move is simply unthinkable without cardboard boxes. With the exception of your furniture pieces and your home appliances, the rest of your belongings will have to be packed up safely in moving boxes of various sizes in order to be adequately protected during the actual transportation of your things

Helping a friend move: should-does and must-brings

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

Helping a friend move requires both physical assistance and emotional support.

It is said that friends are the family you choose for yourself – they share your joy and your pain, trust you and have your trust, support you and count on you, challenge you and make you laugh… They’re always there for you – and you’re always there for them – no matter what. So,

How to eat healthy when moving

October 4, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

With an overwhelming number of important things to do when getting ready to move out, eating healthy during your move will probably be the last thing on your mind. And if that is the case, it’s time for you to move the healthy eating task up your list of priority tasks. Why? It’s simple: healthy

[5.5] FIVE AND A HALF important things to know when hiring local movers

October 2, 2018April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield

By definition, a local move is one that occurs within the state of origin – that is, it never crosses another state line. Also, a local move is one that stays within a radius of around 50 miles – that is, there are no more than 50 miles between the two locations. If you’re about

How to protect your vacant home when you move out

September 26, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

If you’re moving out of your home and that home will stay vacant for some time before you manage to sell it or rent it out, then it’s crucial that you take the required security measures to keep it protected until somebody moves in and starts living in it. Why? Everybody seems to know the

10 ways to use the Internet to plan your move

September 20, 2018April 19, 2022 Ethan Greenfield

How to use the Internet to plan your move

We take the Internet for granted now as we’re rarely just a few clicks or taps away from accessing the Information Highway. Unfortunately, we don’t always take advantage of the power of Cyberspace to make our lives easier. Each year, around 40 million Americans pack up their belongings and move to another home. And if

How to get a P.O. box when moving

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

How to set a Post Office box when moving

Amidst a whirlwind of activities while getting ready to move out, mail will probably be one of the last things on your mind. Oftentimes, the tasks of changing your postal address or setting up a PO box can get overlooked during a home move. However, their importance becomes evident as soon as you stop receiving

How to throw a moving away party

September 13, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

How to throw a going away party when moving

Arguably, one of the toughest aspects of moving away is having to bid farewell to your good friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Moving to another part of the country or even moving abroad often turns out to be a bittersweet experience – you may be thrilled and impatient to start the new chapter in your life

What questions to ask potential roommates to find the right match for you?

September 11, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

Important questions to ask potential roommates when screening candidates.

Moving out on your own brings a lot of excitement – and a number of challenges as well. You’ll have the freedom to make your own choices and lead the lifestyle you desire, but also the responsibility to provide for your own needs and overcome any difficulties you encounter. Unless you have a well-paying job,

How to pack IKEA furniture for moving

September 4, 2018October 28, 2022 Ethan Greenfield

Moving IKEA furniture to a new home isn’t like any other furniture moving task you’re likely to face on the day of your move. We’re all familiar with the appeal of IKEA furniture – it’s fairly cheap and relatively easy to assemble. The pride and satisfaction of building your own furniture with your two hands

What things to get when moving out for the first time

August 28, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

A list of the most important things you need when moving out for the first time.

While living at home with your parents, you have probably never given much thought to the household items around you – they are taken for granted as they’ve always been there, in their rightful places, ready to be used when you need them. When the time comes to move out and start your own independent

7 things to do on the first day in a new home

August 23, 2018October 31, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

You may not realize it in the beginning, but the first 24 hours in the home you just moved to are really important because they can set the tone for the entire post-relocation period. You definitely won’t be thrilled to learn that there are a number of essential things to do right when you move