After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed, the winter months can be long and dreary for much of the country. While some plan vacation getaways during this time of year to get a break from the cold, we only have to get up and go outside. And if you’ve got a screen enclosure, all the better!
These outdoor living spaces are very versatile and provide your family with an array of opportunities as to how to use them.
Work out rooms
Exercise equipment is often large and cumbersome. If yours is scattered throughout the house, it’s likely taking up needed space. It can make your home seem cluttered and take away from the overall decor.
If you and your family like to stay in shape, consider making the lanai your workout area for the winter. You’ll be glad you did come springtime! The convenience of having everything all in one spot could encourage group workouts. There should be ample room for weight lifting or cardio equipment. And, while you’re all working out together if someone beats you to the weights, just use one of the kids instead.
They’re sure to love that idea and we bet you will too!
Love dining outdoors?
Our weather is great for outdoor dining in the winter. It’s a pleasant way to spend time with family and friends enjoying each other’s company. You can create an outdoor dining room in your enclosure that may be used every day! And when you’re not eating, the table and chairs can be used for game nights.
Screen enclosures provide your family with an open-air bug-free zone, making way for the perfect outdoor dining experience. It’s far better than trying to eat with one hand and constantly shoo away flies with the other!
Gardening soothes the soul
If you have a green thumb, you may want to consider turning your enclosure into a gardening space. They provide plenty of natural light. Outdoor enclosures normally have hard surface floors making it easy to clean up any water or soil messes that occur.
Plants are beautiful to look upon. Surrounding yourself with them creates a serene environment, which enhances feelings of relaxation and provides a sense of well-being.
Need a rec room?
Enclosures are the perfect space for groups of people to get together. The space is often large enough to accommodate common elements associated with rec rooms. We’re talking air hockey tables, pool tables, or even large free-standing video games. However your family and friends like to spend their time together the most, you can set the stage for fun in your outdoor enclosure.
Whether your family enjoys board games, video games, or watching movies and starting popcorn fights, you have the perfect place for it!
Make it your hobby lobby
Homeowners often designate a spare bedroom as their hobby or craft station. Free up that area in your home by moving your craft or hobby supplies out to the enclosure. Being outdoors enhances your sense of relaxation so you’ll enjoy your time even more!
Winter, spring, summer, or fall
Of course, living in Florida allows you to use your outdoor enclosure all year long for anything that you want! The space provides your family with a bug-free area that is perfect for outdoor dining. Actually, anything you do outdoors will be more enjoyable if you aren’t battling bugs and insects all evening long!
Pack away your fly swatters and get out the ping pong paddles instead! Your enclosure provides you with a safe area to send the kids out to play a game without having to worry about unwanted wildlife wandering… or slithering… into the area. If you have younger children, you can flip the lock on the door to guarantee they stay put if they’re left on their own for short periods.
Screen enclosures allow air to flow freely throughout the structure which is the best defense against mold and mildew. The salt in the air doesn’t affect the screens and since most screen enclosures are constructed of aluminum, it’s not affected either.
They’re considered low maintenance and cut down on cleaning time because they keep yard debris out of the area. The screens, themselves, are easy to clean. All you need is a bucket of warm sudsy water and a scrub brush–or if you have a power washer, feel free to break it out! The chore will be completed in record time.
The sun isn’t as intense during the winter, but ultraviolet (UV) rays are still dangerous. Screen enclosures filter them as they pass through your screens making them less of a threat.
Dreaming of a backyard getaway?
If you haven’t installed an outdoor enclosure yet but plan to do it soon, we want to be sure you’re aware of screen customization. Some companies print images directly onto the screens creating an incredible visual that completely changes the ambiance. The environment completely changes and so does how you feel when you step through the doorway.
Images are printed using dyes treated with added UV protection guaranteeing the images remain vibrant for years.
Enclosing the lanai, pool, or patio area creates awesome opportunities for homeowners to enhance their family time. It’s worth installing one. You can easily create a truly unique space to enjoy for years to come. Family and friends will love spending time there… no matter what is going on at the time.
The spending time together part means the most anyway—make sure that you enjoy it to the fullest!