DIY Ice Skating Rink: 10 Steps to Building a Backyard Ice Skating Rink on a Budget! by Ashlee Benest

I had a blast building an ice skating rink, for very little money, with my boys over the holidays! Here's how I did it: 

• Clear an area in your yard where you want the rink to go. 

• Lay down tarps/drop-cloths and cover them with snow.

• Get kids to help by playing on the area. The more they play, the flatter it gets!

• Clear away excess snow if you get any.

• Cold temps are a must, and rain can work to your advantage!

• Flood the rink every night.

• Buy some cheap hockey sticks and pucks.

• Get a couple of hockey nets.

• Find some used skates.

• Have fun, get fit (and don't fall)!

Supervise kids at all times! 

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