Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Nov 09, 2010 2:42 am hi, i know these days builders will recommend a clothesline that is drilled into one of the wall of the house which is collapsible. My question is I am thinking of going without the clothesline. Have anyone survive using just clothes rack? Those that are foldable and be stored? I quite like the idea of being able to carry the rack to where it is sunny and if it is raining, I can just grab the whole rack and bring it indoors rather than frantically removing it from the clothesline. Thoughts? Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 2Nov 09, 2010 7:42 am Quote: hi, i know these days builders will recommend a clothesline that is drilled into one of the wall of the house which is collapsible. hehehe - the wall of the house is collapsible?? Sorry, just being silly - I knew what you meant. There are whole lengthy threads on here about what sort of clotheslines people have - not everyone goes for the wall mounted ones, many are fans of free standing ones of various styles. We have 2 wall mounted ones as I correctly thought one wouldn't be enough when I do a large washing - they are mounted side by side on blank wall at back of house.Of course, not everyone would have enough blank wall to do this but works for us. If you are only a small household and/or do clothes washing every day or so, I can see your plan working - but what about when you wash large thing like sheets, that are too large to hang on clotheshorse? Or will you use a tumble dryer for them? Unless you are getting a house/land package in which the clothesline is included, then this is usually something you need to get yourself after handover anyway - I guess you could trial your no clothesline suggestion and if if it doesnt work, get one then. Given they are relatively cheap and easy to get hold off/install on short notice. Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 3Nov 09, 2010 10:42 am I use a clothes rack for our clothes and only use the line for sheets. Works well for us because I wash after I get home and hang out the clothes when the kids have gone to bed. I don't like leaving washing on the line overnight for various reasons so I keep the clothes rack undercover overnight and wheel it out into the yard on the way to the car in the morning when we leave. I would still always want a line though because sheets dried in the sun feel so much nicer than when they're dried in a dryer (let alone the environmental/electricity bill disadvantages). Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 4Nov 09, 2010 11:59 am I'm buying a couple of these http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/00181034 I tuned in to a previous thread about washing lines - and someone mentioned that they hang all of their clothes out already on coat hangers... So hanging your clothes out on these, already on coat hangers - you can wheel it in the sun or if it starts to rain into the laundry/bathroom - and then wheel it to the room where you need to transfer the clothes to - from rack to wardrobe Was thinking a couple of these for socks and jocks... http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/50176087 Sleven Moved into our Atlantique MkII 36 by Carlisle Homes Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 5Nov 09, 2010 12:58 pm Hey Helyn, I am doing a house and land package BUT there is a separate charge for clothesline. I searched the whole night for related topics but can't find, neither is there a laundry forum here Anyway since the clothesline is separate, my initial thought is either I buy the clothesline separately and install on my own or else I will use the rack option but you are right about big and heavy sheets arrghhh sleven, I like the rack you have in mind for your socks/jocks but the other one is not very solid, so unless you plan to put items that are quite light or else you will feel as though the whole thing is about to collapse. However, i have come across some that are more stable but of course they cost slightly more. Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 6Nov 09, 2010 1:00 pm We've now been in our house for 2.5yrs and we still don't have a clothesline yet. 90% of the washing goes straight from the washer to the drier (I love fluffy towels and sheets done in the drier), and the rest is put on a clotheshorse inside. I also do have a camping clothesline which I can put up in the backyard if it's a nice day (paid approx $30), and it holds basically one load of washing. We are slowly doing the garden, and in the process we will put crushed toppings down the side of the house to the back where the clothesline will be located but until then it is too hard to battle the weeds and mud/dirt just to hang washing so we haven't bothered buying one yet. When the time comes I will be getting the Brabantia one (available at Bunnings) that is wall mounted but gives the square shape of an in-ground one. Second Time 'Round Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 7Nov 09, 2010 1:19 pm axio99 Hey Helyn, I am doing a house and land package BUT there is a separate charge for clothesline. I searched the whole night for related topics but can't find, neither is there a laundry forum here Anyway since the clothesline is separate, my initial thought is either I buy the clothesline separately and install on my own or else I will use the rack option but you are right about big and heavy sheets arrghhh sleven, I like the rack you have in mind for your socks/jocks but the other one is not very solid, so unless you plan to put items that are quite light or else you will feel as though the whole thing is about to collapse. However, i have come across some that are more stable but of course they cost slightly more. Oooo - where would these more stable ones be??? Cost is ok!! Happy to go up in price Sleven Moved into our Atlantique MkII 36 by Carlisle Homes Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 8Nov 09, 2010 1:39 pm Ray, good to know that if I won't be the only one not having a clothesline IF i end up with the clotheshorse option Sleven, hehe I haven't been shopping around in Perth but if I know of any I will let you know. You can go to Ikea and check if you are happy with the stability though. I know a good steady one will cost close to $30. Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 9Nov 09, 2010 6:58 pm I lived without a clothesline AND a dryer for 8 months, never again!! In all seriousness though, 90% of the stuff wasn't too hard to dry on clotheshorses, but stuff like sheets and towels were a massive PITA to dry. We took to hanging them over the banister from the top level to the bottom level - but when you're saving water and doing a large load you run out of space!! We have one included in our H&L package as an add-on pack but we would probably get something else as it was a nightmare. While it will probably be tempting to use the dryer for everything I have a feeling it's not too cost-effective.. If you're not getting one straight away, trial how you go without it, and install as necessary maybe. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37229 - our Iris 4! Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 10Nov 09, 2010 7:17 pm I have been in since the end of Jan and still don't have a clothes line yet. Or a dryer Currently it is just me and my house mate living in the house. We have 2 of those Ikea things previously mentinoed, and 2 of the fold flat ones with several bars. We also have a fold out thing with lots of pegs for underwear and socks. Sheets - we wash our own sheets seperately and just drap one sheet over each Ikea thing. I find they are handy for the moment (neither of us will hang work uniforms outside anyway) and as you say they can be moved to sunny areas/undercover etc. Handy for wintertime- even if you buy some like this and don't like the idea after trialling it, I'm sure you will use them e.g. if you don't have a dryer or lots of items that shouldn't be tumble dried. Once the back landscaping is done, I will have a fold out one attached to wall right outside laundry. Built with RedInk Custom 5000 Key Handover 15/12/2009 Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 11Nov 09, 2010 10:15 pm We are just completing our extension and I had always planned a clothesline on the side of the house. I have found this one from Hills which I am 99% sure I will buy instead. http://www.onlinedirect.hills.com.au/ca ... s/A1201POR You can move it wherever you want it and use it inside in winter to utilize your indoor heating. Sheets just need to be hung by the four corners across two of the lines/cords. I like the idea of being able to put it anywhere to chase the sun or to have it undercover outside etc etc. Cheers! Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 12Nov 10, 2010 12:21 am whattodo, the clothesline you posted looks fab, it has the height so sheets won't drag on the floor. My only concern is, it has no wheels and looking at the structure, it can take a huge load of washing and when it is raining, you are going to have a tough time shifting it under shelter. Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 13Nov 10, 2010 9:29 am Here is a portable one that Hills Hoist put out, I have seen them in bunnings. http://www.onlinedirect.hills.com.au/ca ... s/A1201POR I use a small square style indoor hanger, but it is not much good for towels and sheets and things take longer to dry. Cheers Lou http://take2-customdesigndownslope.blogspot.com 07-10-09 omg they have cut the block 14-05-10 we finally have the keys Re: Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions 16Nov 10, 2010 9:04 pm Clothesline thread: http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=35624&hilit=clothesline Weigh up future needs (ie family-sized washing requirements) with aesthetics and cost (remember to factor in the cost of electricity if you're going to run a dryer often) before deciding. We have an outdoor line, which is out of sight of all living areas, plus a dryer and a wall-mounted line in the laundry....although the line is still sitting on the floor waiting to be mounted. I hate clothes horses with a passion. They offend my sense of order. Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 10470 We had this happen to us last year and got charged a variation. 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