"I can't tell you how many times I hear ... 'Oh, this is a great yard for a rink. We could definitely do a rink here.'"
"He's crazy about the ice maintenance. Friends of ours are always calling each other for tips and tricks. 'How's your ice surface?' laughed Maguire, principal of the Aranson Maguire Group real estate group at Compass. 'It's like a cult.'"
A Milton family built and maintains a backyard skating rink used nightly for skating and hockey. Maintenance includes spraying water to freeze overnight and smoothing the surface with a homemade "mini Zamboni" made from a mop with a hose. The maintenance routine often involves a family member, the family dog, and casual social rituals, and neighbors exchange tips on ice care. The rink evokes childhood nostalgia and supports two children who play hockey. Backyard skating rinks are a popular New England winter amenity that require consistent upkeep and personal commitment compared with summer features like pools.
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