When temperatures rise above freezing, snow starts to melt, putting an end to winter fun. Placing snowballs in the freezer can extend their life indefinitely, but snow forts and other snow sculptures are too large for this solution. According to Professor John McClatchey of the University of the Highlands and Islands, silver painted bubble wrap can slow the melting process by protecting snow from sun and precipitation: the silver color of the bubble wrap provides reflectivity, while the plastic shields against moisture.
- Measuring tape
- Silver painted bubble wrap
- Sharp scissors
- Reflective tape
- Tent stakes
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Instructions
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Measure the height, length and width of your snow fort with measuring tape.
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Add 1 foot to each of the above dimensions.
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Cut a sheet of silver painted bubble wrap to the enlarged dimensions. If a single sheet of bubble wrap is too small, attach multiple pieces together with reflective tape
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Drape the sheet of bubble wrap over your fort, bubble-side down.
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Drive four tent stakes at the corners of the bubble wrap to hold it in place and prevent it from blowing away in the wind.
