There is a reason why nobody ever regrets adding a screen porch to their homes. Screened porches are far more than just aesthetic upgrades, they bring immense value to families’ lifestyles and wellbeing worldwide. Screened porches are used for many different things by many kinds of people, and that's part of the beauty of it. While there are lots of benefits, in this blog there are 5 things that people with screened porches get to enjoy every day.  

Adding value to your home 

Think of adding a screened porch to your home as an investment, but an investment you get to enjoy the entire time. If you were ever to sell your home, a screened porch will guarantee you more money in exchange. Everyone wants a screened porch in their homes, so with the addition of one your home will become more desirable. A screened porch is essentially like adding an entire room to your house and raises the home's usable square footage. The best part is that you get to enjoy the numerous benefits of your screened porch while all this is going on.  

Enjoying the outdoors, without the bugs 

Sitting outside is truly a magical thing. Hearing the birds chirp, breathing fresh air, and enjoying a cool breeze are some of the many peacefully great things about being outdoors.  Sometimes though, the outdoors can be dirty, bug-invented, and can be affected by weather. A screened porch eliminates these worries, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors in peace. The SCREENEZE screen system will keep the inside of your porch clean, bug-free, and will protect you from unpredictable weather. There is no better place to enjoy the sunrise with a cup of coffee or unwind in the evening as the sun sets than the outdoors. Eliminating the worries of bugs opens the door to endless enjoyment of a porch.

Perfect place for Friends and family 

While enjoying a screened porch and all its benefits alone can be a great experience, doing so with the people you love has many upsides in its own. For families, a screened porch can be a place to enjoy mornings together before everyone sets off, a place to unwind together after long days, and a place for activities and games. The memories that can be made on a screened porch are endless, there is something special about connecting with others in the fresh air. Also, a screened porch is perfect for having other over at your home. Whether it is a neighbor just walking by, or a gathering of an entire group of friends, screened porches are a very welcoming and cozy place to hang out.  

Benefits to your health

If you ever feel extremely relaxed and happy when you are outside, this isn't a coincidence. Countless studies have shown the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of being outdoors. A screened porch allows you to reach all these benefits in the coziness of your porch. Being in the sunlight and fresh air has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and boost overall well-being. The ambiance and breeze also create the perfect environment for meditation which has endless benefits to one's health. Ultimately, being outdoors on a screened porch will improve your wellbeing and is a reason people love their screened porches.  

Versatility

Since screened porches prevent bugs and protect from unpredictable weather, you can do anything in your screened porch as you would inside, your house. Screened porches are extremely versatile and can be used to do a multitude of things. A popular use for screened porches is to use them as a living room. By adding outdoor furniture and a TV, your screened porch can be used as a room you lounge in at any hour of the day. A screened porch could also function as a dining room. By adding a table and adequate seating, you can enjoy every meal outside in the fresh air. Screened porches can be used to exercise, play games, create music, cook meals, and many more things. The bottom line is that a screened porch can transform a boring old porch into a new room that can be the focal point of your home.  

Hopefully, through these 5 benefits, you can see why so many people are putting in screened porches. If you are thinking about doing so yourself, consider these things and how much a screened porch can improve your home. If you do install a screened porch, we would love to see it. Tag us in a social media post @SCREENEZE or use our hashtag #SCREENEZE so that we can see your awesome porches!