Nothing Like Line Drying Your Laundry

by Stephanie Romero | More from this Blogger

07 Jul 2011 06:02 AM

Looking to save some money this summer? Try putting your laundry outside on a line. Not only will you save money but you will enjoy the benefit of the fresh outdoor smell. One of my most favorite items to dry outside is my down feather comforter. There is nothing like slipping into bed with the smell of freshness permeating all around me.

It may sound old-fashioned to dry your clothes on the line. I have childhood memories of my neighbor wearing her apron with clothespins clipped all around. I would watch her take her time in putting the clothes up on the line. There was something so carefree about it.

Today we are in such a rush that no one has time for that, right? We just want to get the clothes into the dryer, turn it on and walk away.

But with so many struggling in today's economy, hanging clothes out on a line might just be the thing for you. What do you do however, if you don't have a clothesline already installed?

If you can do it, installing a permanent clothesline is best. And it should be installed in an open area, away from trees.

But if the space in your yard is limited, there are other options. There are "umbrella-style" or "parallel-style" outdoor clothes dryers that you can use.

It consists of just one pole. You dig a hole, place the pole inside, and pour in concrete to stabilize it. Depending on the type you get, they open up and can sometimes hold as much as four loads of laundry. Then when you are done, they fold down.

One of the most recommended items I have heard about is the "Lehigh Line Dryer." It allows for 197 feet of line drying space and is strong enough to hold heavy quilts. The height of the clothes dryer is also adjustable.

Do you have any other tips for putting up a clothesline?

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Stephanie Romero is a wife and mom to three children ages 13, 14 and 18 years old. She writes web content for We Do Web Content and of course, blogs for Families.

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