Everyone that has built a backyard rink has the same story--it is a labor of love.

Filiaggi constructed the rink in the backyard of his Franklin Park home."When my oldest was 5, we had an idea that we wanted to make an ice rink," Filiaggi said.

Everyone that has built a backyard rink has the same story--it is a labor of love.

The Williams family has been building a rink in their backyard for the past 13 years, attracting kids from all across the neighborhood.

PHILADELPHIA — Philly winters have been streaky in recent years, but homeowners and hockey enthusiasts are making the most of the recent deep freeze to build backyard ice skating rinks.

Backyard rink for 13 years The Williams family in Andover have been building a rink in their backyard for the past 13 years. The ice attracts kids from all across the neighborhood.

Backyard rink for 13 years The Williams family in Andover have been building a rink in their backyard for the past 13 years. The ice attracts kids from all across the neighborhood.

The Williams family in Andover have been building a rink in their backyard for the past 13 years. The ice attracts kids from all across the neighborhood.

Backyard rink for 13 years The Williams family in Andover have been building a rink in their backyard for the past 13 years. The ice attracts kids from all across the neighborhood.

Backyard rink for 13 years The Williams family in Andover have been building a rink in their backyard for the past 13 years. The ice attracts kids from all across the neighborhood.