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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 09:49:40 AM
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I want to put up a clothesline, but I can't decide which would be the better option- the round one or the straight kind. I need some advice...
Thanks-
Kim in NC |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 10:05:07 AM
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When we moved into this house 18 years ago, my husband set up a LOVELY clothesline which is about 20 ft. long and has 4 lines. I needed it that long when the kids were home but even with just two of us, I am still thankful it's that big when I hang out sheets, blankets and quilts. I hang out clothes even in the winter so it takes a long time for things to dry. My sister has a round one because her yard is small and she's not happy with it when it comes to sheets etc. Let us know what you decide! Cindy
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 3:32:11 PM
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| My great grandmother had the round, and my mom had the long straight kind (doubled-two lines, parralel-sp) I always prefered my mom's! Like has been brought out when you have big things, or even heavy things, I find the round just doesn't do as well. |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 5:13:55 PM
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You can add another "vote" for the straight kind! I have one that I just LOVE. It was here when we moved in, and I imagine it's been here for at least 50 years - and it's still going strong - the posts, anyway. That's another good thing about them - it's easy to replace the lines if they stretch or break. And, Heather, I've found that also - the ARE good for heavy things.
XOXO, Libbie
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Jeanna
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Jeanna
Franklin
NC
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 5:22:45 PM
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I have to agree I have had both and the straight ones are the best. I used to have one on a pulley system. I had a high deck and my husband put up a post and connected it to it and then the other end connected to a tree. I never had to move to put out the wash.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 7:56:04 PM
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I prefer the straight lines too. Ours is about like the one Cindy described. Great for sheets and things like that. Round is a good option if you have a small area. I also have used the pulley types in the past and like those but they don't seem to work well for heavy stuff.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 9:51:20 PM
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| Straight lines for me!! |
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AFMom
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Erica
North Dakota
USA
100 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 03:01:51 AM
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| I have had both types of clotheslines...but I still prefer the straight lines. In our yard right now we have the 2 straight lines...but, the Amish use the type Jeanna refers to ... that is a clothesline on a pulley...and it looks like it comes right out their window...so cool. Either way, whatever you use, hanging clothes, sheets and towels our to dry is the best way to dry laundry...in my opinion:) Erica:) |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 10:16:52 AM
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I think the straight lines are my preference also. I have 5 straight lines now, and have been thinking of converting to a round one, but after reading all this, and looking at round ones, I am not going to give up the straight lines. Problem is, I want to move my clothesline...it is right outside my back door now, and over the grass, and it just isn't "nicely" placed. It is most convenient for hanging clothes, and I suppose that was the main concern for my predecessor, but I want it more out toward the back of my yard which will take some major reorganization of garden space, as well as the dismantling of an aluminum shed, which I don't need and besides, is old and leaky. *sigh* But I will get it done...not this year, but eventually. So another vote for straight lines!
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