I LOVE hanging out my laundry to dry. I wash it first thing every morning then hang it as soon as I get a few minutes to myself. I love the quiet, meditative state it puts me in. I enjoy the challenge of placing each item in the perfect spot to maximize my space and keep it off the ground. It's like a puzzle and a ritual all in one.
I am also very proud to say we are down to drying only one load per week in the dryer. Sheets, blankets and jeans are all that get dried electrically. Jeans just don't fit right with out the heat. Sheets & blankets either blow off in the Delta Breeze or turn the whole rack into a kite.
The rack I use is yet another great find of Sandy's. Ikea. Around $20. It holds a load of laundry quite easily. The picture is of a full load of towels, washcloths and the like. I use large office paperclips to hold down things like little socks that might otherwise be blown away.
The only complaint I have heard about outdoor drying is the stiffness of the towels. I kind of like the way the moisture from my body melts away the crispness of the towel as I dry off. Oh well, you can't please everyone...
Check out the link below. It has lots of information about saving energy and reducing CO2 emissions by line drying.
4 comments:
I like that idea Jen and the cool rack. I am going to IKEA next week so will check it out. My biggest problem would be 2 dogs who would enjoy chewing the clothes, etc. to shreds.
$50.00 energy bills in the summertime should be some extra incentive, as well
I just saw a news show about places that are trying to ban clothes lines!! You should have been a pioneer woman...you are amazing!
Hey, I have been doing this all summer too...who knew we actually have something in common!
Melissa
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