Winter was settling in, and with the snow piling up, I decided that this year, my family and I were going to take on a project that would keep us entertained during the cold months. The idea? Build a skating rink in our backyard. Simple enough, right? Just throw together some boards, a tarp, and water, and voila! A winter wonderland. Or so I thought. The Great Rink Kit Adventure Before diving headfirst into this project, I did a bit of research. I found two main options: the DIY route—hammering together some 2x8s to create a perimeter, laying down a tarp, and letting nature do the rest—or purchasing a ready-made…