Build an ice rink in your backyard
🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages
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Transform your backyard into a winter wonderland by creating your own skating rink using plastic sheeting, wooden boards, and patience for freezing temperatures. Start with a level area, build low walls, and flood it on the coldest night, then maintain it all winter for endless family skating sessions.
Difficulty
40/100Medium
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Cost
$200 – $1,000
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Time
weekend
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People
1+
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
winter
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Equipment
hose, liner, boards
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