6 , Tips to Build a Snowman.<br />Building the perfect snowman <br />requires some key factors. .<br />Luckily, 'Reader's Digest' has tips to <br />build the perfect frosty companion. .<br />1. Know what kind of snow you're dealing with, Ideally, "something between wet and powdery" <br />is best for keeping the snow together.<br />1. Know what kind of snow you're dealing with, Ideally, "something between wet and powdery" <br />is best for keeping the snow together.<br />2. Location matters, Put your snowman somewhere flat and shady to <br />ensure that he sticks around for as long as possible.<br />3. Structure is important, A 3-2-1 ratio, (three feet for the base, two feet <br />for the middle section and one foot for the head) is best.<br />4. Perfect your rolling technique, Pack the first snowball as big as possible with <br />your hands, then roll it around until you've got <br />the desired size. Brace the base with extra snow.<br />4. Perfect your rolling technique, Pack the first snowball as big as possible with <br />your hands, then roll it around until you've got <br />the desired size. Brace the base with extra snow.<br />5. Flatten each snowball, Doing so gives the one you place on top more stability.<br />6. Decorate creatively, Anything can be used to make a snowman <br />come to life. Let your imagination run wild!