In our neighborhood, it would be considered tacky by some to hang your clothes outside to dry on a clothesline. Actually, I don't even know if it is allowed. I know that is snobbish, and it is not like our neighborhood is high-class, don't be fooled. But still, that's what I'm thinking.
I'm not usually one who cares about this sort of stuff, especially if what I am doing is saving money and better for the environment. I happen to think clotheslines are quaint and a reminder of a simpler time. I am actually a little bit jealous of you if you use one.
But back to the point. Our backyard is not very private. As in more than just our immediate neighbors view it. That is the main reason I don't have a clothesline.
However, I like to put the cloth diapers out in the sun to dry (when it is warm outside) to help whiten them up. So, what to do? No clothesline, no clothes tree... aha! I do have a drying rack! It gets used indoors for drip drying clothes. I'll just set it outside!
I'm not usually one who cares about this sort of stuff, especially if what I am doing is saving money and better for the environment. I happen to think clotheslines are quaint and a reminder of a simpler time. I am actually a little bit jealous of you if you use one.
But back to the point. Our backyard is not very private. As in more than just our immediate neighbors view it. That is the main reason I don't have a clothesline.
However, I like to put the cloth diapers out in the sun to dry (when it is warm outside) to help whiten them up. So, what to do? No clothesline, no clothes tree... aha! I do have a drying rack! It gets used indoors for drip drying clothes. I'll just set it outside!
(Sometimes clothespins are needed this time of year.)
Pretty proud of myself for using what I already have... and a little less consipicuous than a clothesline strung across the yard. I like to think I am setting an example, albeit a small one.
I'm thinking you could do this even with no yard - as long as you have a small porch or balcony.
That's my frugal and earth-friendly tidbit for the week. (See also how to keep your shower clean on a daily basis without using chemicals.)
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5 comments:
never thought of hauling the dryer outside....makes sense!
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You are right, lots of neighborhoods have restrictive covenants that don't allow clotheslines. You are using your head to be able to accomplish the same results. Also hanging things on hangers or make a small indoor clothesline in a garage or spare room might work. The Tightwad Gazette author had a clothesline in the attic for bad weather days!
Good idea! Or you could try putting a retractable clothesline somewhere in your home...I found the best place was the bathroom tub. Check out this post: http://theselittlepieces.blogspot.com/2008/04/retraceable-indoor-clothesline.html
I've done this too, before I had a clothesline. Now I use it inside some when the weather is bad or jeans need to dry a bit more overnight. My drying rack fits right inside the bathtub which works great if you have little ones or pets that constantly knock things over or grab stuff.:-)
I also have a cheap camping clothesline strung up in the laundry room and a rack for hanging clothes on hangers so that all works in a pinch!
We're in an apartment and aren't allowed to put clothes on the balcony. I'm glad for that because I'm sure it would really start looking tacky. I hang a lot of mine on the shower rod on hangers. Doesn't dry as fast as outdoors but it works.
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