During the summer months you might consider reverting to days of old when our grandmothers would hang their laundry on a clothesline -
Benefits:
Clearly the biggest is save money. You'll save money on the power bill and dryer sheets.
Weather -
Instead of rainy days inside doing laundry, sunny days will become laundry day.
But seriously -- this could be a great way to lower power bills in the summer or at least pay for the added use for the AC or fans.
There are a couple of options to help you establish a secure line:
They sell kits for less than $20 at hardware stores.
For instance there's a retractable line found at The Home Depot and Lowes that looks like the picture.
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-- 40 ft $17.96
20 ft $11.97
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The point of this kit is the retractable feature. You can use it as you need, then put it up when not in use.
Pulley systems, racks and more also available.
Some tips to think about:
1. If you're in a neighborhood, check your home owners association manual for rules preventing a clothes line.
2. Clothes pins are cheap - they are $1 for a large pack at the Dollar Store and at Dollar General.
3. Weight issues, -- wet clothing weighs a lot when concentrated in a basket, so keep that in mind before committing to hauling sheets or towels.
4. Hang the line a few inches above your head or at eye level. You don't want the items to drag the ground but you also want the line manageable.
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