Oh, the weather outside is frightful.

• Position: Moving Day - Brief article

Moving is one of the top five most stressful life activities, according to FlealthStatus.com Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., which conducts Internet-based health risk assessments. Add freezing temperatures, ice-covered pathways, and possible snowstorms and the task becomes even more daunting.

Flere are some tips to help reduce some of the stress caused by moving in the winter:

* Make sure to have the electricity and heat turned on prior to move-in day. Unloading in a dark, cold house certainly will slow down the process.

* Avoid slips and falls by preparing the outside of your home for moving day. Shovel snow from walkways and clear a generous area around the truck for unloading. Salt sidewalks the day before move-in, if possible, to allow ice to thaw. If you will not be able to access your home in advance, check with the landlord or homeowners association, if you have...