Hi This is my first rink. I have dreamed of having my own since I was a kid. My dad wasn't too big on skating and hockey so I never got one. Now that I'm a Dad I can take the pride in making my own and sharing it with my son and family. I haven't been able to get out on it as I was only able to walk...

Thanks for your tips guys, I am really excited to get out on it. Unfortunately my son split his head open playing in his bedroom with his friends in the dark. He has a gash in his head with staples in it. So he will not be able to go to hockey or use the rink for another week. He is so bummed out. P...

Yes PCMM this week was great thats why i decided to fill on sunday night. After reading on this site when to fill. It worked perfect. I skated last night (sat) for the first time. Since my son wasn't able to go I made my wife and some wine get out there with me to admire my hard work. It was fun and...

That looks really nice man..

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You will definitely benefit from having the majority of your rink in a shaded area. Don't worry about the rain as long as you have all the snow cleared off the ice. Rain is our natural 'resurfacer' and fixer of blemishes. Kevin Good To know as I'm watching it rain hard right now. Crazy to think las...

Interesting..... glad i read this... It has been warm here for the past three days the side walks and street ditches look like running rivers. The snow is melting so fast. The slap is still good solid Ice but there is a inch or so of water and rain water on the top. Should i be trying to get this of...

That looks beautiful. I hope one day I own a house with a yard to make an adult sized rink. But I don't know if my family would see me often unless they strapped on skates. It really is so much fun having a private rink. I would love to have one big enough for the neighborhood kids or my sons tyke t...

Hi thought I would post a picture of the HomeBoni I made from the website. total cost was under 20 bucks I opted for a few different pieces that were available at Homedepot mainly threaded fitted 1/2 inch pipe so no gluing required. It works really well. The first time i used it the pressure of wate...

A few more picts... finished product and results

yeah the warm spell was a big one plus 13 for almost 2 days. The next war spell is on its way in 2 days. But it will still be below zero at night and highs of 1 to 3 during the day. The last spell was really hot. With temps not getting below zero at night at all. So i assume the rink will hold up be...