Creative ways to use your covered patio this winter

It doesn’t take long after winter hits for cabin fever to set in. Fortunately, winters in Texas aren’t too terribly cold and you can still get out and enjoy your covered patio even in the winter months. Here you will find 6 creative ways that you can still enjoy your patio even though the temperature is cooler.

Movie Night

Everyone enjoys a great movie night. Why not take your movie night outdoors? All you need is a laptop, a projector, and your favorite movie. A warm blanket and a hot drink will finish of your picturesque movie night on your covered patio.

Exercise

Get your heart pumping by taking your daily workout out to the patio. After days of being cooped up indoors, exercising in the crisp, cool air will help you feel fresh and invigorated.

Feed the birds

This may seem cliché but adding some bird feeders around your patio is great for the birds and fun for you. Filling your bird feeders gets you outside on a regular basis and you might just find that you enjoy watching the birds.

Host a hot chocolate bar

Feeling the winter blues? Invite some friends over and host a hot chocolate bar on your patio. Mix up some of your favorite hot chocolate, add some fun mugs and a variety of toppings. Your hot chocolate bar may just become a tradition that your friends look forward to each winter.

Have a winter picnic

Make up some sandwiches; gather some chips, veggies, and drinks then take your picnic out to the patio. Something as simple as taking your lunch out to the patio, is a great way to mix up your winter routine.

Host a Super Bowl party

By February, people are definitely ready to get outdoors. Host your Super Bowl party outdoors on your covered patio. You can stream the big game through a projector on to an outdoor screen. Your friends will love the time outdoors and you will love another excuse to enjoy time on your covered patio.There are so many ways that you can enjoy your covered patio during the winter months. Taking advantage of a few of these ways is sure to improve your mood and make you feel great that you are getting the most use out of your investment.