Building the perfect snowman takes a little know-how. The secret lies in picking the right kind of snow, choosing the perfect spot and knowing a few smart tricks to keep Mr. Frosty standing tall.

It's time to finish your snowman by building its head. Repeat Step 1 by packing together a third and final ball of snow. Roll it on the ground to add snow and give it width.

Building technique and weather conditions play a very important role in how your snowman turns out. Follow these tips from AccuWeather to make the perfect snowman. 24/7 Live Fresno County North ...

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Tips and snowman slideshow provide inspiration for building your own masterpiece (slideshow) Updated: ; Jan. 29, 2014, 3:00 p.m. | Published: ; Jan. 29, 2014, 2:00 p.m.

The East Coast is being hit by a major winter storm. Many of you are probably outside building a snowman. But don't build just any snowman. Here are some sports-themed ones you can build: ...

No snowman is perfect, but a bit of physics know-how can help in the construction process. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Melinda Shelton Without magical ice princess powers, building the perfect ...