Moving Tips and Advice

Filing cabinets: Chances are your northern Virginia commercial office has at least a few. And sometimes, they have to be moved. Whether to a new office, or just out of the way for a chance to clean and dust, when filing cabinets have to be moved, certain precautions have to be taken. Consider these tips for moving filing cabinets: Moving Upright File Cabinets File cabinets that stand upright are the easier to move; all you, or the professional commercial movers you’ve hired need is a dolly and

Trade show season is nearly upon here in northern Virginia, and around the country. As you make your plans to send your staff off to Las Vegas, or Orlando, or anywhere in between, you’re also making plans to send your stuff. The process of getting your booth, supplies, and collateral from point A to point B seems fairly simple, but it’s actually far more complex than you even realize. Often referred to in trade show circles as ‘material handling and drayage’, this highly coordinated e

That’s quite the impressive wine collection you have there. A collection like that took many years (not to mention lots of money) to build, and as such, it’s not just a bunch of bottles you’ll want to haphazardly toss in the backseat of your car, or in boxes left for the movers. No, you’ll want to take care to ensure that no damage comes to your wine collection when you move, and Craig Van Lines wants to help. Consider these tips for relocating with a wine collection. 1. Call an a

Montebello Condominiums — a gated condominium community in a natural woodland setting, where Alexandria meets I-95 — recently found themselves in need of assistance with a pretty sizable storage project. Here's what Montebello's Facilities Program Manager Peter Ng had to say: "Basically, we’re replacing all the sprinkler piping, down in the garage of our building that’s got three levels. They’re 30 years old. Over that time, problems developed: Some of the piping was rusting from

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

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

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

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.

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

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