As a Green Realtor® I am always reminding everyone how easy it is to
go Green with recycling, remodeling using Green products in flooring,
paint and more. What is one of the easiest ways to save money and
energy? By installing and using a clothesline! Although some
Homeowner's Associations, particularly for condominiums and
townhomes, may have restrictions for clotheslines, many have
accommodations for temporary (portable) outdoor lines...
check with your association to be sure you follow the rules.
Here in Texas when it's 90+ degrees outside, putting wet laundry out
on the line you can have dry clothes in about an hour. Just think
of all the dryer time energy and money that you will save!
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Lisa
I think it's a great idea. And you're right - there are HOAs that prohibit these.
Here in CA a new law was signed back in October, Assembly Bill 1448, that went into effect January 2016 that prohibits bans on clotheslines
Jeff
Lisa Von Domek
Of course - the only "hitch" could be those pesky HOA rules - as you said - restrictions for clotheslines
Havea wonderful day tomorrow -
Lynn
That's wonderful Jeff Dowler CRS clotheslines shouldn't be banned, but maybe what can be hung out on a clothesline should be
Pesky, pesky rules Lynn B. Friedman sometimes they go too far!
Lisa when I was growing up everyone used clotheslines, no one had a dryer.
In the area where we live, there is a large Amish population, so we see a lot of clothelines around here. They had the line atached from the house to the peak of the barn with a pully system. I love it!
Lisa
A clothesline can a smart idea to go green.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Hi Lisa,
We have a fold-able version on our deck right now. My wife likes to use it, then sit in the sun and watch the clothes dry.
I remember my Mom having one when I was a kid.
We have a clothesline - but it's inside the laundry room, taking advantage of the air conditioning. We use it for my wife's dresses, my pants and shirts... they will last much longer and look better if they are not subjected to the electric dryer!
Lisa, when laundry dries on a clothesline, it smells so good! I love to sleep on freshly done sheets - although I haven't dont it in years!
Lisa this brings back memories of my mother, needless to say if we did a clothes line in Los Angeles the clothes would get dirty:))Endre
Good morning Lisa. I grew up seeing close on a line, but that was a long time ago. I don't see that happening at our home anytime soon.
Good Morning Lisa - I have seen a re birth of clothes lines. It is a good way to save energy.
Hi Lisa. This is a great idea. Old fashioned solar and wind energy at work.
There are so many HOAs here I rarely see one. I remember having to hang clothes for my mom many years ago. Loved the smell but hated the stiff towels!
Hi Lisa - I grew up with clothelines and know how fresh clothes smell when drying in the wind. However, some subdivisions have deed restrictions prohibiting clothes lines as they are viewed as eyesores.
Your mention and reminder regarding rules and regulations is important, Lisa Von Domek ... as so many subdivisions and municipalities in our area address this very issue. Clotheslines are a "no no". Not so in my hometown of Manhattan though .. and my Mom takes full advantage. There's fresh clothes hanging at the Mundt house frequently ...
Gene
I have never used a clothesline to dry my clothes, I have often thought about it though, as it seems to leave clothes smelling really good.
Lots of subdivisions here are not "pro clothesline" and in fact...prohibit them..there is nothing like sleeping on sheets from the clothesline !