Line Drying Question

bumpuser9353653

So our HOA does not allow any kind of clothes line to be hung in the yard. But I really like finishing the dying process in the sun for some of my thicker prefolds and workhorses.

Does anyone else's HOA prohibit clothesline, but still hang your dipes out to dry? They look a little strange just draped across the deck rail...any suggestions?

sunshineinmay09

What about drying racks? That's what I use. We don't have an HOA in our sub, but I still felt weird using a clothesline. My mom suggested drying racks so I went to walmart and bought a couple cheapie ones and they work great!

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abby8279

We have a retractable clothesline that's only out while we are using it.  You could check with your HOA and see if that's ok?

bumpuser9353653

Unfortunately, even a retractable line is prohibited. I just re-read the guidelines and it says "clothesline of any type are prohibited."  We have a pretty strict HOA, so I don't even want to risk it lol. 

But a drying rack is a good idea! No idea why I didn't think of that. We have a spare that isn't be used, so I'll definitely be using that now.  Thanks!

sarenu1

We have something similar to this:

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/honey-can-do-reg-chrome-dryer/1011818528?Keyword=drying+rack

Just make sure it's nice and stable.  On a windy day it's easy for the flimsy ones to tip.

usernewname

Yep. Sure do

So DH put a hook on the fence and the house and we have a line we just hook on and take down when not in use and hide it in the shed.

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florassecret said:

Yep. Sure do

So DH put a hook on the fence and the house and we have a line we just hook on and take down when not in use and hide it in the shed.

If we were allowed a shed, I might try that too lol. Well, they are allowed on a "case by case basis"... stupid HOA

Kelly11235

Ya'll are making me really glad we moved to a place without an HOA.

zaraceligon

I do hang dry all my diapers in the office. I have two clothes Lines and umbrella pins. I also leave the fan on to have some air circulating and helping to the diapers get dry fast. Specially for winter time to avoid having the diapers smell because of the window been close.

usernewname

rugbymama said:

florassecret said:

Yep. Sure do

So DH put a hook on the fence and the house and we have a line we just hook on and take down when not in use and hide it in the shed.

If we were allowed a shed, I might try that too lol. Well, they are allowed on a "case by case basis"... stupid HOA

Do it! Ours say they come by to check up on things but I know they lie. I don't leave it up when I'm not using it so I don't see the issue. I see bigger eye sores around here. It helps dry the flats better too since the air circulates better than a full drying rack so I just move them over once I take the dry ones off

mmm50

We have the same problem.  I installed a retractable line, but only one neighbor can see it- and you can't see it from the road.  

We usually use the drying rack though.  

Roxie5739

I use one of these, large and stable https://www.mrspeggshandyline.com.au

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Roxie5739 said:

I use one of these, large and stable
https://www.mrspeggshandyline.com.au

That's pretty cool. A little pricy for me, though.