After an unusually damp and overcast June, I think we've finally entered prime line-drying season here in Southern California. I especially like drying sheets this way. While they take ages in the electric drier, sheets dry so quickly and smell so nice when hung in the sun. Plus, who doesn't enjoy saving money and electricity?
Yesterday, I came across a helpful post on the blog The Tangled Nest featuring some excellent tips on how to hang different clothing items on the line. It explains the best way to put up t-shirts, pants and sweaters without stretching them out. And it reminded me that I need to get some clothespins. While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of the blog. She's got a great-looking chicken coop and a lovely, lush garden to admire (and covet).
At the moment, we have a clothesline hanging between the deck and a metal pole that supports the string of patio lights. It's not the most elegant spot, but it works for the moment. Dakota is interested in getting an inside-out umbrella shaped Solar Clothes Dryer
. They save space, can be closed up when not in use and apparently work very well. I'll be sure to post my thoughts if we end up getting one.
. They save space, can be closed up when not in use and apparently work very well. I'll be sure to post my thoughts if we end up getting one.
How nice to see a mention of The Tangled Nest on your wonderful blog! And laundry too--this country needs all the clothesline evangelists it can get. Here's to the peaceful joys of summer (sun-dried clothes, yes, and today it's strawberry jam...).
thanks for the link to the line drying tips!
My boyfriend is Australian where it's very normal to line-dry your clothes (due to perilous drought and never really getting in the habit of using dryers in the first place) and the last time we were there I struggled with misshapping my clothes on the line.
Now I'll have it nailed for when we move there next spring!
I line dry my clothing weather-permitting too! I dont like how crispy they dry so I fluff them for 5 mins in the dryer afterward. We are planning a move to Florida this Summer...aside from the rain, the sunshine should allow me to line dry almost year round! Im looking forward to it!
I love this time of year and hanging our clothes out :)