- By Chris Palmer Our long winters can be tough, especially when you have kids to entertain and you're 2 on a budget, which is why this backyard -- hockey rink_project is such a great one to § take a stab at. gE Costeffective and easy to achieve, build: ' 5 ing a backyard rink is something that will 8 quickly become a much-loved tradition -- Thursday, February 8, 2018 | 8 " B® one that can be repeated for many winters 8 to come if you utilize the right materials. And even though winter is half over, S there's still time to build a backyard hockey ton 3 | Broker ! £m JC CY ca REMIX | a - | GREENLIFE BUILDING LOW, LOW FEES i make for economig living In this energy efficient buliding. One of Milton's largest condo apartments'with approx, 1470 square feet with kitchen with granite counters and bréakfast bar open to the dining room and living room with walkout to balcony, Two bedrooms plus a den, 2 full washrooms, ensuite laundry, a storage locker and underground parking make for the most comfortable living. Bonus features of games room, party room and i! fithess room. Just listed Call Mike. $649,900 ETORRN Advertorial rink you can use this year. Here is my guide for building a 28-foot by 46-foot rink jn eight easy steps. Be sure to choose a pressure-treated wood product sturdy enough to cope with the many slap shots that are sure to hit the wood (my go to is MicroPro Sienna). Materials needed: - 8 4'x8'x3/4" plywood -- used for the end boalds + 24 2x4x8' lumber - used for braces, frames the.end boards + 13 2x10x10' lumber -- used for skirt § SR ae n NEW LOCATION ALI \ ERE = un g 3 boards for the rink frame + 1 2x10x8" lumber -- used to splice board for the rink frame : + 18 2x2x48" balusters ~ used for skirt board stakes «+ 10 2x4x10" lumber -- used as end board bracing + 2 4x4x8' lumber - used for corner r Oroes +1 box 3" deck screws + 1 box 2" deck screws + 1 32x50 hockey rink liner Steps: 1. Find a flat space to lay the rink out. You want it to have a nice level grade to it so that when you fill it up you Il have a level rink. 2. Mark out the area for the rink using corner stakes. Putting in the spikes and then inserting the posts will help identify where to put the boards. The key factor to remember when you're doing any Survey is knowing how big your tarp is. The tarp | used was 32 x 50 feet. Keep in mind that you need to allow for excess to go over your board. If I'm using 2x10s, that means that | want two feet on each side to flap over. So, a 32x50' tarp is actually going to make a 28x46' rink. Orice you've figured out your square do a quick diagonal corner to corner measure to make sure of your measure- ments. 3. Stake four corners and run the skirt boards. "How to build an epic backyard hockey rink 4. Insert ground stakes for skirt boards. 5. Install corner spikes, then run boards and splice plates Then, install corner posts into corner spikes. 6. Build the end board and install stake boards and add in bracing. Don't forget to check that the end board is plumb before hammering in the bracing at an "X" angle. 7. Lay out the rink liner and secure in place. Remember, with excess liner over the edges, you won't have any leakage. 8. Fill-rink with garden hose and wait for ice to form on your epic backyard hockey rink. (Be sure to drain your hose bib after filing so your pipe won't freeze. If you do have snow on the ground, pack it down td create a flat base for the water. + For great outdoor DIY inspiration and proj ect how-to guides, visit-handcraftedbychris- palmer.com.and follow me on Instagram @ handcraftedbychrispalmer. Often billed as Canada's Favourite Handy- man, Chris Palmer has quickly become a household name through his thoughtful and creative DIYs. With a strong focus on hand- crafted woodwork, Chris has turned his pas- sion into a career - creating custom projects through his company "Handcrafted by Chris Palmer". He made his national debut on the hit HGTV show Canada's Handyman Chal lenge, and is now a regular guest expert on the Global Morning Show in Toronto. 3 The free marketing platform | 1 for real estate professionals a WE MA -E IT EASY. © FREE feed of local sponsorship opportunities FREE marketing suggestions from >» FREE marketing checklist and planning guide : : .the Agent8 team » FREE library of how-to marketing guides ©» FREE ¥endor marketplace featuring | the latest products and services FREE member forum to discuss marketing . products and services » FREE agent referral directory where members can market themselves to other members aaa For more infor contact Tara Hill & thii@metioiand. com © 289-293-0679 " insidehalton.com