Some people dream of winter wonderlands. Others take matters in their own hands and create them.
Backyard snowmaking setups can lend a hand, even if the process must be approached with a great deal of care. Matthew Pittman, owner of SnowatHome.com based in Terryville, Conn., has seen sales of snowmaking equipment double each year for the past six seasons, though he wouldn’t provide figures. In December, his busiest month, he says his site averaged 3,000 visitors each day.
Likewise, snowguns.com, an online forum for snowmaking enthusiasts, says it has 5,665 members.
“These backyard snowboarders are really big for us. … They make little jumps in their yard…Â More infoÂ