Chain Clothes Drying Line

I use lengths of painted, rustproof chain instead of cotton or nylon cord on my clothesline poles. Then I hang the clothing on hangers and put on the line. When they're dry, all I have to do is hang them in the closet! Towels can be hung the usual way, with clips.

By Beth from Danvile, OH

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By 03/28/2013

I have seen painted or coated chain at the hardware store. You can usually buy it by the foot. I'd like to have a good way to line dry my clothes in nicer weather.

By 03/28/2013

I did this with a length of chain on my covered deck from a post to the house and am using it for many years. A "funny man" coworker said when I talked about it at the office said, "gee, that's great, you don't look that smart!"! We all laughed, all in good fun. Oh BTW, I went to the hardware store for my chain and it doesn't rust.

By 03/28/2013

I don't use a clothesline right now, but in the future plan on going to live in Honduras. I have plans to take a wringer washer, and will be sure to take some chain! By the way, we are practically neighbors, I live near Nashville, Ohio!

By 03/28/2013

Beth, this sounds like a great idea but where would you find painted rust proof chain?
Thanks

By 05/03/2012

I cannot have a clothes line as am in a condo, so miss it. I put my clothes in the dryer on damp dry (low) for 5 mins, take them out and hang them up. Have not used an iron in years.

By 05/03/2012

Excellent idea!

By 05/03/2012

Great tip! Love it.

By 05/03/2012

What a great idea! Thank you!