Cloth drying ideas

This wall-mounted laundry drying rack offers almost 20 feet of clothesline for air-drying clothes, all in a compact space. Plus, the rack folds flat against the wall so it’s out of the way when not in use. A couple of dowels and four boards, plus some clothesline, are all you need to build it. Free printable plans with how-to steps, tools & materials list, cut list & diagram. Save Now, Build Later! #laundryroom #dryingrack #DIY

GALLERY THE SMARTER WAY TO DRY YOUR CLOTHES

When I first moved to Chicago, the cold, winter shock of a shared basement laundry room was there to greet me. I had to go outside and up and down those narrow, icy wooden steps for every laundry trip. I said, nope, no thank you, then I quickly dragged our butts out to buy a drying rack. Besides saving quarters, and helping sweaters keep their shape, it also meant I was being green.

Sun-drying or air-drying your clothes on a line is the simplest and cheapest way to deal with laundry. You don’t have to pay so much for electric usage and you’ll still end up with perfectly dried garments that smell heavenly. But what if you don’t have enough space for a traditional clothesline, or when the weather is inclement? The solution is the Daytek Portable A-Frame Clothesline. It's strong and sturdy. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, the Portable A-Frame easily folds away for…

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An Aussie mum has altered a popular Kmart item to create an inbuilt clothesline for rainy days - and the DIY is perfect for those with limited space in their homes.