How to create winter magic for Northeast Ohio families: A backyard ice rink

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — When temperatures plummet, the hottest outdoor amenity for Northeast Ohio backyards is an ice rink.
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For New Englanders, backyard ice skating rinks are like the swimming pools of winter — and often more sought-after

– Erin Clark/Globe Staff Maguire’s friend, Erin Carrick, who also lives in Milton with her family, has been setting up a rink for nearly 10 years. Her husband used to build a homemade one with wooden ...