I have just started my 4th year of making ice. Still trying to figure it out. I have an observation that I think makes sence but would like to hear from others. my yard is sloping by about a foot over 26 feet. the first year was no problem and last 3 have been challenging. The first year we had earl...

I have found that the weight of the snow pushing down on the ice forces water to come up at the perimeter making the slush form on top of the ice. Getting the snow off the ice ASAP will minimize this. The weight of snow varies of course but water does weight 62 pounds per cubic foots lets say snow m...

Well I lay the boards down flat on the ground- end to end and straight as poss to the eye. decide which edge will be the top edge and align a 2 ft to 3 ft scab of 2x6 with the top edge fasten one board completely then move the 2 butts tight -align top edges again- and fasten. I do that for all 4 sid...

I have used a roof rake for same issue I had in New Hampshire.

got a home made thing a friend made for me and it should work but it was such a hassle I gave up. Used to use a hose but got that popcorn surface texture if I used a nozzle. With out a nozzle worked better as long as I moved it in a way to keep the working edge wet. (start far away and work closer t...