If you choose to pack yourself, the kitchen is one room that tends to get overlooked according to The Moving Planner Blog's most recent post "Tips for Packing your Kitchen."

The article notes that most of the breakable items in the house are in the kitchen and that you need to properly wrap and pack your dishes and china to avoid damage during a move.

If you have several items that you don't use regularly it would be smart to start packing those ahead of time so you can avoid extra stress as your moving day approaches.

The post also gives tips for wrapping and packing specific items such as bowls and your silverware.

And while you're at it, might as well pack up the kitchen sink!