After a long day of work or school, a screen porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. A porch can be a great place for doing all the things you love in an outdoor space, enjoying the fresh air and scenic views. SCREENEZE® has made it as easy as ever to customize your screened porch to meet your desires and ensure the space is perfect. A bug-free outdoor space can raise the value of a home and provide a place for endless memories to be made. Keep reading this blog for some ideas on how to make the most of your porch with relaxing activities. 

Read a book 

Numerous studies show that reading a book, especially before bed, can drastically lower someone's stress levels. Now more than ever there are so many ways to read: hardback books, magazines, kindels, laptops, etc. There is no better place to enjoy a book than the great outdoors. A screened porch allows you to enjoy your reading in the fresh air without having to worry about bugs or unpredictable weather.  

Yoga or meditation

A Porch can be the perfect sanctuary for some relaxing yoga or meditation. Like reading, these activities have to shown to relax the body and mind. The cool breeze and sounds of nature will also enhance your experience and help you fall deeper into relaxation. These activities are very low cost because they don't require many things, they are perfect things to get into without investing a bunch of money.

Family dinner

There is something super fulfilling about enjoying a delicious meal in the fresh air in the company of your family or friends. Eating while enjoying the scenic views and a sunset will only enhance your dining experience. Because SCREENEZE® screen systems ensure a bug-free space, you can enjoy your meal without having to worry about pests. Including an outdoor table in your screened porch design is a fantastic idea and will allow you to enjoy endless meals outdoors.

Game night

Games are a great activity to relax and have a little fun after a long day. Assembling friends and family to play your favorite card or board game can make for an awesome night. Playing these games outdoors in a screened porch allows you to enjoy nice weather while staying bug free, so that you can focus on the games not on the pests.   

Music or podcast

Music is something that can be enjoyed alone or that can bring people together through the listening experience. It can be enjoyed softly beneath a meaningful conversation or can be cranked up and the focal point of the room. With so many ways to enjoy it is a great idea to get some kind of speakers or sounds system for a screened porch. Also, if you play an instrument a screened porch is a great spot for a jam session. The same thing goes for podcasts, relaxing after a long day and listening to a podcast is a great way to unwind in an outdoor space.  

We hope you have an idea of ways you can utilize a screened porch for relaxation and enjoyment. The options are truly endless, the fresh air and outdoor views of a screened porch enhance any experience that can be done indoors. If you do any of these things in the comfort of your screened porch, make sure to tag us @SCREENEZE or use #SCREENEZE.