gabbiecat:

There are alot of nieghborhoods that don't allow clothes lines and mine is one of them.

You might want to check out this site:

http://www.laundrylist.org/advocacy/76-the-right-to-dry-campaign

"Six states (FL, UT, HI, ME, VT, and CO) have some sort of law that overrides or strikes some or all of the contractual and covenantal prohibitions on clotheslines."

I live in Utah.  Over my back fence, on the other side of the animal-rights property, is one of those neighborhoods that forbid line-drying, & the president of their home-owners association would be politely described as a bull-dog.  Unfortunately for her, I know that Utah is one of the 6 states who have enacted a "right to dry" law, which means her HOA rule against line-drying has no teeth. "In the interest of the environment", anyone in Utah can line dry outside if they wish. The lines have to be "reasonably sited" which means in the backyard. It also helps that I know one of her neighbors, who happens to be a lawyer. 

It gives me a devilish warm little feeling inside to know that she can see my laundry but can't do a thing about it! LOL

I use my line for large/heavy items (jeans, bath towels, etc.); not worth the trouble to me to use for small/lightweight things.  I try to catch the things on the line when they're about 3/4 dry, then throw them in the dryer with a softener sheet for about 10 minutes to finish them up; that way, they're soft and wrinkle-free. If I leave them on the line too long and they're totally dry, then I add a dampened washcloth to the dryer along with them for steam to get the wrinkles out. 

zohnerfarms:

I live in Utah.  Over my back fence, on the other side of the animal-rights property, is one of those neighborhoods that forbid line-drying, & the president of their home-owners association would be politely described as a bull-dog.  Unfortunately for her, I know that Utah is one of the 6 states who have enacted a "right to dry" law, which means her HOA rule against line-drying has no teeth. "In the interest of the environment", anyone in Utah can line dry outside if they wish. The lines have to be "reasonably sited" which means in the backyard. It also helps that I know one of her neighbors, who happens to be a lawyer.

Toni B.:

zohnerfarms:

I live in Utah.  Over my back fence, on the other side of the animal-rights property, is one of those neighborhoods that forbid line-drying, & the president of their home-owners association would be politely described as a bull-dog.  Unfortunately for her, I know that Utah is one of the 6 states who have enacted a "right to dry" law, which means her HOA rule against line-drying has no teeth. "In the interest of the environment", anyone in Utah can line dry outside if they wish. The lines have to be "reasonably sited" which means in the backyard. It also helps that I know one of her neighbors, who happens to be a lawyer.

There is definitely a bit of irony in your situation. Big steer can get away with destroying the yard inside your fence but people are more concerned about seeing your laundry hanging out. Sometimes you just have to wonder.

How true!  A few weeks ago they brought home a new calf, & I understand that today he is bringing home another calf - this one a brindle, because one of his daughters wants the brindle hide to tan & put over her bar.  Yesterday he built a pen for the 2 calves "because the big ones won't let them eat".  I also found out the one he is growing the horns on has another year or two before the forns are fully grown.  So - - looks like I will be watching for fencing materials on freecycle!

On the flip side, they are fun to watch when they aren't eating something of mine, & they totally legitimize my laundry line - after all, we are in the country here!

some great posts.. I'm going to get a clothes line set up in the back yard this next spring. Anyone know where to go to find the materials? Home depot?

Cheryl:

I'm going to get a clothes line set up in the back yard this next spring. Anyone know where to go to find the materials? Home depot?

Here's an article that explains what you need and so on.

Clotheslines

Hi Cheryl,

I highly recommend you getting Envirodryz at www.envirodryz.com.  Here is my top 5 reasons why i love it.

1.It works as an indoor and outdoor clothesline and no mounting to walls or a hole in the ground

2.Comes with easy glide multi directional wheels so you can place it in any direction or  place you want anytime,everytime.

3.Sturdy clothesline made of steel which is coated and hold up to 4 loads of wet laundry so you dont have to worry the weight of wet clothes on the line touching the ground or tightening loose washing lines.

4.Special looplines(i love it) that holds all your shirts,dresses,skirts on hangers and all you have to do is transfer directly to your closet.(no ironing,folding or clothes pin bumps)

5.It folds away easily 

Besides saving time and energy...my laundry always smells fresh and my laundry day seems great  .....Hope this helps you....

GreenLiving:

I highly recommend you getting Envirodryz at www.envirodryz.com.  Here is my top 5 reasons why i love it.

A traditional clothesline will last much, much longer and hold a lot more clothes and they'll dry faster because there is more room for air movement. There are many rack type of clothes dryers on the market, as well as lines on pulleys, umbrella types and so on. It depends on the amount of room one has, how committed to line drying one is and how much effificency one requires.

Rolling garment racks work well when you cannot use the great outdoors for drying.

As to the money savings, even if the money saved on energy use is not huge, air drying is much kinder to your clothes.  So less money goes out on buying new clothes!

ladyjane:

As to the money savings, even if the money saved on energy use is not huge, air drying is much kinder to your clothes.

That's very true, although the money saved on energy can be more than just a little. Clothes also last longer line dried, another savings. And stains don't set, either.