Craig Van Lines Moved In & Saved the Day!

December 31, 2014
And Ma in her kerchief And I in my cap, Had just settled down  To a long winter's nap —  When out on the lawn There rose such a clatter I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. And what was the matter? “MA! PA!” It was our daughter; our daughter was the matter. (Okay, if I’m being honest, it was really Ma and me that were the matter, but we’ll get to that in a few moments.) “MA! PA!” Sally shouted again. “What are you doing in bed?! You’re mo

Moving During the Holidays Is No Fun, But with Craig Van Lines in Your Corner, It Can Be Done!

November 24, 2014
As if the holiday season isn’t stressful enough, you’ve decided now is a good time to move! First, congratulations! Moving is just as stressful as the holidays, but it’s also just as exciting. A new home means a new start, a fresh, clean slate to kick off 2015. I’m going to give it to you straight: You’ll have to entertain family and friends, and attend holiday parties, and shop for gifts, and make cookies — and you’ll still have to get all of your packing done. My blood pressure

Northern Virginia Mover Does it Right – 8 Years of Community Service

October 30, 2014
We're all about the community we serve here at Craig Van Lines.  Here is a press release that we sent out the other day.  The Grizzlies have been a fixture in Gainesville for years and it is our pleasure to support them both in terms of sponsorship and also through coaching! Here's a copy of the release... DC area moving company Craig Van Lines is proud to announce its eighth year sponsoring and coaching the Grizzlies Youth Football team, part of the Gainesville Haymarket Youth Football

Craig Van Lines in History

October 23, 2014
Check out this video containing pictures from Craig Van Lines way back when. Many know that our moving company has been a presence in northern Virginia for some 80 years. Going back through time, you'll see what the original "office" looked like as well as some of our trucks from the 50's, 60's and 70's.

Saving Money on Your Northern VA Move

October 16, 2014
There are a lot of movers in northern VA. From huge national corporations to inexperienced local shops, if you are moving from Gainesville to Arlington or anywhere in between, you'll find plenty of moving companies. The problem is that some will take you for a big ride on fees! Yesterday, a woman called from her home in Dominion Valley. She and her husband along with a brand new baby, are moving to Tennessee. Like so many other families in the area, work has them moving every few years. When sh

Northern VA Movers Quick Guide to Hassle Free Moving

October 02, 2014
Moving is a pain! We know - we do it for a living. Our northern Virginia clients always appreciate our helpful advice for making it easy. Or at least, easier... Take some of the sting out of your move by following these "get ready to move" tips... Share this Image On Your Site <p><a href='http://craigvanlines.com/northern-va-movers-quick-guide-to-hassle-free-moving' target="_blank"><img src='http://craigvanlines.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CVL_Sept_Infographic.jpe

Moving in Northern VA? The Housing Market is Going Strong…

October 01, 2014
The housing market in northern is seeing some pretty positive activity and trends according to a recent Long & Foster report. Those of you who are moving in northern VA, there is some good news. The report looks at year over year statistics for median home sales price and also time on the market. Here is how Fairfaxnews.com reported it... The Northern Virginia real estate market experienced some positive trends in August. According to The Long & Foster Market Minute reports, median sale

How To Make Your Move Hassle Free

September 20, 2014
Moving is never easy. That's just a fact. Get this - we're always running advertisements in Google and other search engines so that people who are moving in northern Virginia can easily find us. The most popular ad - by far - tells people, "Get a Hassle Free Move." But after over 80 years and four generations of movers in the Craig family, we don't need statistics to tell us that having a hassle free move is what people want - we know it because we live it every day! So what should yo

Gainesville Mover Gives Away Packing Supplies!

September 04, 2014
Being the best mover in Gainesville is hard work. It means we always have to over-deliver! That's okay though, because that's just what Craig Van Lines has done for over 80 years. We're always looking for ways to be the best we can be. That means finding new and creative ways to serve our important customers - in Gainesville and all over northern Virginia. We've rolled out a new spiff for you... Get FREE packing supplies! The first step in getting your move taken care of is get

Relocating Your Business? Gainesville Commercial Moving Experts Can Help!

January 09, 2014
2016 was a year, and now it's gone. Now you're looking forward to strategic growth in 2017. Your small business is ready to move on and up into that suite on the fifth floor; there's a kitchen (OMG! We can set up a coffee bar!) and room for a foosball table. Blue Monday where? Around here, the staff are buzzing about who gets to be office neighbors with whom, and how you’ll decorate the lobby, and how much work the move itself will be... Craig Van Lines can’t help with the décor, but