Merriway BH01877 8mm (5/16 inch) Thickness Clothes Line Wall Hook on Plate Galvanised Rust Proof Steel, 50mm (2 inch) Square, Grey

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Each line holds up to 2,5kg of wet laundry. That’s quite a bit of washing, even if you only do your laundry every few weeks or so. Pros NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 172 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives For this task you will need: chalk, ladder, drill with a 12mm (1/2 inch) drill bit, 12mm (1/2 inch) wall plugs, goggles for eye protection, hammer, small drill bit and matching plugs, large hook, pulley, cleat, washing line, metal line post (if you haven’t got a tree to attach the line).

Outdoor lines are usually longer and ideal for people who don’t want a permanent washing line taking up the space in the garden. For an outdoor line, consider the durability of the line and the casing because they will be exposed to the elements. You also want a strong material that isn’t going to sag or break under the weight of damp clothes, which can weigh an awful lot altogether.The retractable line features PVC coating and this makes it durable whilst ensuring that there’s no sagging, even after prolonged use. The PVC is also easy to wipe to clean and the casing itself is UV stabilised to avoid long-term damage from sun rays. You can expect it to last for years without any signs of wear. This line can hold up to 25kg of laundry, which is quite an amount considering the small dimensions of this device.

Another useful feature is that this rotary dryer has an adjustable height. This is good news if you’re on the short side and don’t want to keep reaching up when you peg up your laundry. But it’s also useful to put the dryer to the tallest height if you’re drying long items such as trousers or sheets to keep them off the ground. Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, housing, national insurance and moreThe choice here comes down to personal needs. A family of five with children in the mix obviously needs a longer line to fit all their clothes out on a wash day. It also depends on how much space you have in your garden or balcony. If you have a 30m wide area to hang from, then go for an equivalent washing line. But if you only have a 10m wide hanging area, you can get a retractable line with multiple cords that come out of it or even a single line if it will suffice. Attach a cleat to the wall at a point directly below the hook. Use this to secure the washing line when its raised to its highest position. Hold the cleat to the wall and mark the screw hole positions. With your eye protection still on, swap the drill bit for a smaller one and drill the holes where indicated. Put a wall plug into each hole and screw the cleat into place.

And one more useful feature. The ends of each of the four arms have hooks where you can hang a clothes hanger. Perhaps you can get away without ironing shirts if you hang them up and then dry them. Pros A cool feature of the casing is that it moves freely from side to side, allowing you the flexibility of where you can hook it and also allowing it to be nicely stored against any surface. This design can save on valuable storage space, unlike some of the other bulkier washing lines casings. Pros TheMinky Retractable Reel Washing Line has a double line design that creates up to 30 metres of hanging space, enough for three average-sized loads of washing. This can actually be used as a single line or double line depending on your requirements. It’s very compact and that makes it useful for small gardens, balconies, patios and indoor drying areas. Look at your wall and choose the position for the hook fitting. Use your ladder to reach the area safely and mark this position with a piece of chalk. Fit your drill with a large 12mm (1/2 inch) drill bit. Put your safety goggles on and drill the hole.However, some online reviewers state that sometimes it’s a bit difficult to get the lines to come out all evenly and that sometimes they sag. That’s where the tensioning knob comes in as you turn it as you retract the lines and everything should even itself up. Autumn Statement: State pension confirmed to rise by 8.5% from April 2024 – while some benefits will go up by 6.7% The reel enclosure is built for tough outdoor use. The ABS plastic is protected from harmful UV rays, and is water-proof, mould and mildew resistant. It won’t be harmed by leaving it out there year round.