Making your own Clothes Line

A simple DIY project. Today they are associated with modern concepts like solar energy and wind power, but clothes lines have been around for a very long time. A good clothes line close to the house makes laundry day a less demanding chore. And who doesn't want that fresh smell?
Buy the way the aluminum bead I used on the wire ending is called a ferrule. I purchased these at Home Depot. I also used a stainless steel hook and eye turnbuckle, stainless steel screw in eyes, and 14 gauge green plastic coated wire that my wife purchased on Amazon.
Hillman TRV740803, 100 ft, Green plastic coated wire:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Muzata T316 Stainless Steel Eye Shape Screws
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
BQLZR M4 Stainless Steel 304 Hook & Eye Turnbuckle:
www.amazon.com/BQLZR-Stainles...
1/8 in. Aluminum Ferrule and Stop Set:
by Everbiltwww.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...

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  • @kimb4698
    @kimb469810 ай бұрын

    Who knew I needed a video on clotheslines? But here I am and I am getting my tools ready for a new clothesline! Thank you for such a great tutorial 😊

  • @uittyman
    @uittyman Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. I had to play it 2x the speed but as anything else you have to wait to recieve good things. It was worth the watch. For me what really placed the icing on the cake was the links in the description

  • @nealthomas5346
    @nealthomas53466 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. I just made one for indoors wall to wall using exactly the same parts. It’s brilliant. I’d never heard of a turnbuckle before! 😀

  • @MadamePele-dr6yh
    @MadamePele-dr6yh11 ай бұрын

    Absolutely excellent video on how to make a clothesline. You explained it so clearly and precisely and made the process such a no-fail system.

  • @apAvocado
    @apAvocado11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the very informative video. I unplugged my dryer just recently and have started using my umbrella outdoor clotheslines. Great way to save money and to get some fresh air.

  • @gladysma308
    @gladysma3083 жыл бұрын

    Good job. Not only clothes, but also duvets, pillows enjoy UV!

  • @dloolddloolddloold
    @dloolddloolddloold9 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for all the effort on making this video. I watched it with a blank paper and a pen and wrote down every measure. I am gonna make an exact one here in madrid. Thank you again!!!

  • @suelee3050
    @suelee30502 жыл бұрын

    I made a clothes line using this video. I put in 3 4x4 posts with 10 feet between and 4 lines on each section. I was happy to see the two by four on top and the use of plastic coated wire and fasteners. Would recommend leaving the excess wire as I had to tighten up each section after they were installed. I also switched to a regular pair of pliers when I accidentally cut a section with my needle nose combo pliers. Great use of ferrules without the stops. I also made a clothespin bag using a couple of carabiners and a canvas tote bag. All great ideas and a charming video. Loved the explanations and even the background neighbors. Life!

  • @Mrssandypeterson
    @Mrssandypeterson10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your video, it was very informative. 🙂

  • @OpenMindedForever
    @OpenMindedForever Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial! Thank you! I love your design reasoning for the distance and number of lines; exponentially functional (efficient and effective). Bravo!

  • @kieragremelspacher6035
    @kieragremelspacher603511 ай бұрын

    thank you so much for the video! super informative and really helped us out!

  • @mickjager5974
    @mickjager59742 жыл бұрын

    I also like washing my clothes inside out. Started doing it when I had a polo like shirt with a collar that had a fold in the wrong place and it would keep folding there after each wash. Googled and someone suggested washing it inside out and low and below that took care of it. So started washing all my shirts that way, then after a while all my other clothes too. Seems like this might help them last and look better longer since the outside isn't rubbing against all the other clothes that are different color and material.

  • @acrad7187
    @acrad7187 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This is the coolest line! Great tip also about hanging them inside out- I was not taught that ;-)

  • @sandyblue4235
    @sandyblue42352 жыл бұрын

    I was tryingbto remember what a turnbuckle is so I'm glad I watched your video.

  • @AngDevigne
    @AngDevigne2 жыл бұрын

    This was a wonderful, practical plan! I especially liked the laundry tips and explainations at the end as well as the quick set cement method you used. Clean, fast and simple! The way you secured the lines was both aesthetically pleasing and useful; I can imagine the fasteners will remainin durable for a good while and keep the lines from drooping. I'm definitely going to give this tutorial a shot! Thank you for creating and choosing to share :)

  • @sagehollow3349

    @sagehollow3349

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you liked it, I hope it works for you!

  • @WillChil466
    @WillChil466 Жыл бұрын

    Good idea. Saves so much elec.. I do it but it's just me. I only fluff in my old dryer.

  • @evierice2230
    @evierice22304 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Thank you! God bless you!

  • @thegovanlyway7699
    @thegovanlyway7699 Жыл бұрын

    Don’t know why you don’t have more subscribers thanks man

  • @kevinbailey5310
    @kevinbailey5310 Жыл бұрын

    This video is wonderful. Thank you so much for the tutorial. It is very specific and easy to understand. I will be following this. Great job!!

  • @keithjohnson5190
    @keithjohnson5190 Жыл бұрын

    I watched your video and like the idea of having the post closer, then watch another video of a clothes line being put up and I liked the idea of not having to walk fifty feet or more to hang clothes. If I ever put one up I'll remember your idea.

  • @michaelsmith-bn6no
    @michaelsmith-bn6no Жыл бұрын

    You are the Bob Ross of clothesline installation........

  • @jennyholman384
    @jennyholman384 Жыл бұрын

    Great! Love this. Thank you for doing this video ❤

  • @reginagomez5492
    @reginagomez54929 ай бұрын

    Beautifully done!

  • @davidleandro7026
    @davidleandro70263 жыл бұрын

    I did mine using a galvanized steel .. great video

  • @queeniekiyotee5018
    @queeniekiyotee50184 ай бұрын

    Please send what all those doo gadgets are. Ha. I'll check again later dear. Thanks. Yes I'm 67 need a new clothesline 😂

  • @mfb6310
    @mfb63104 ай бұрын

    I was handed the turnbuckles and those clamps but had no idea how to make them work. (sounds silly, I know, but...wth). So Thank you, Thank you!! Makes sense now!

  • @KweeeenBeeee

    @KweeeenBeeee

    4 ай бұрын

    What are those clamps called that you thread the wire through? I have to order online & I can't find the name for them. Ty

  • @mmyabaki
    @mmyabaki Жыл бұрын

    I learnt something today.

  • @ab-yp2gn
    @ab-yp2gn Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, great video!! :-)

  • @housesforsale6892
    @housesforsale6892 Жыл бұрын

    good idea

  • @marymascorro8791
    @marymascorro87912 ай бұрын

    The metal posts themselves looked sturdy, from my perspective, so I am perplexed as to why you cut down a metal post that stood up against a fallen tree?

  • @zekemowad6501
    @zekemowad65012 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Also I see you are saving money on razors and shaving cream lol

  • @evelyndegracia1720
    @evelyndegracia17202 жыл бұрын

    🤙🤙🤙

  • @bethmcmillan3156
    @bethmcmillan31562 жыл бұрын

    Aaaaaaa Haaaa!! Thank you!

  • @951ruben
    @951rubenАй бұрын

    How did you get the holes to aline

  • @rgraz4929
    @rgraz49292 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks. What type of screws or lag bolts did you use to fasten the 2x4 to the 4x4 post in the top center? I like this basic design better because it's not top heavy. You see some videos of clotheslines using a 4x4 across the top which I think is overkill. Thx. Oh... never mind! You did mention you used 5 screws in the center. Thanks anyway.

  • @m.vogelsong9924

    @m.vogelsong9924

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly… trying to make list of things needy… I typed in “ClampyThings”. Got no hits

  • @fredmcmurray6308
    @fredmcmurray63082 жыл бұрын

    if you live in a urban area tell your wife or partner dont leave those clothes up all day long be considerate of your neighbors, old woman next to me hangs clothes at least 4xs a week and leaves them up from morning until dusk. It being summer and grilling season and grass mowing pretty limited if I want to grill or mow the lawn.

  • @apAvocado

    @apAvocado

    11 ай бұрын

    How does that stop you from grilling and mowing grass? Do you share the same yard?

  • @fredmcmurray6308

    @fredmcmurray6308

    11 ай бұрын

    @@apAvocado small city lots close to one another unlike country with acres apart.

  • @apAvocado

    @apAvocado

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh. I guess she doesn't check her laundry after two hours. She must like really crispy laundry. That's not good for her clothes.@@fredmcmurray6308

  • @paulshamblin6260

    @paulshamblin6260

    8 ай бұрын

    Why not tell them you need to mow and ask if they want to take their clothes down or same for grilling? If they give you a problem just don't ask next time 😆

  • @EriBarr
    @EriBarr Жыл бұрын

    I’ll know it’s there😉

  • @MrTxTrapper
    @MrTxTrapper3 жыл бұрын

    Most people remove the wood clothesline poles and install steel.

  • @sagehollow3349

    @sagehollow3349

    3 жыл бұрын

    And even the steel posts like the ones I replaced were so rusted they were falling apart. So steel rusts and woods rots, no perfect solution.

  • @mickjager5974

    @mickjager5974

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sagehollow3349 Quit wearing clothes? ha ha ha

  • @mickjager5974

    @mickjager5974

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I was thinking that too, but actually like the look of the wood ones better. Did you buy them or make them?

  • @kltnrjnnfr

    @kltnrjnnfr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here in Arizona we stay away from anything metal lol

  • @kltnrjnnfr

    @kltnrjnnfr

    2 жыл бұрын

    I purchased a product called postsaver! It protects the wood from rotting !

  • @anoldyankeegardener6358
    @anoldyankeegardener63582 жыл бұрын

    What tool did you use to cut the metal post off?

  • @Rural_Racooon

    @Rural_Racooon

    2 жыл бұрын

    An angle grinder with a cutting disc is what it looks like he had laying next to it around 2:25.

  • @sagehollow3349

    @sagehollow3349

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jake is correct!

  • @joycarolbomer2787
    @joycarolbomer27873 жыл бұрын

    No information in the description on the large crimp beads or whatever they are called.

  • @sagehollow3349

    @sagehollow3349

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh hey sorry about that thanks for reminding me. It is an aluminum ferrule! That is the proper name.

  • @mickjager5974

    @mickjager5974

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sagehollow3349 Did you ever crimp them and if so with what? I just used a bench vice for mine. Used a loop on both ends but made a bit too loose so I'm probably going to make another loop which will shorten the line then add a turn buckle. I have my line set up around the poles of a covered porch and take it down when I don't have clothes hanging out. Use it mostly for towels.

  • @cdunn6957

    @cdunn6957

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes the ferrules should be crimped. Probably will work ok for a clothesline, but crimping the ferrule will add so much more security to hold the tension or a taut line.

  • @Thelivewire64
    @Thelivewire64 Жыл бұрын

    For all you Family Guy fans out there..........this is Chris. Myeup. 🤣 This guy sounds so much like a certain old man!

  • @sagehollow3349

    @sagehollow3349

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm curious, who do I sound like?

  • @JustenBethay

    @JustenBethay

    8 ай бұрын

    @@sagehollow3349 You do not sound like him, and you don't want to know. It isn't a compliment. Thank you for your video!

  • @GuitarAngel25
    @GuitarAngel252 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if PVC pipe would make a good clothes line

  • @sagehollow3349

    @sagehollow3349

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats a good question! I wonder?

  • @chanchan5349

    @chanchan5349

    Жыл бұрын

    I’d think they have too much give if you put wet heavy clothing day in & out. Unless you cement the interior. I’ve used a clothesline all my life & they need to be extra sturdy (at least mine do).

  • @hellagrant

    @hellagrant

    Жыл бұрын

    I would say no. Perhaps if you kept it very short, under 4ft in length or limited yourself to only hanging very thin/light clothing.

  • @m.vogelsong9924
    @m.vogelsong99242 жыл бұрын

    When you connected your line, You did not know the name of the piece you use to hold lines. So you called them “clammy thing” I would think; if you are doing a how to video, you would know the names of the “things” that you use. You said you would be able to find what they are in the description. Where do I find the description?

  • @moto-fl3rd

    @moto-fl3rd

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's called a ferrule. Next to the title it should have an arrow or say show more to choose and it will show the links to the items used. Give the guy a break he's not pro with millions of views he's just a regular guy. It's not that hard to just ask someone for help when you are getting the wire at the hardware store. Or just Google wire clamps.

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    @BirdBathBonanza2 жыл бұрын

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  • @jared8038
    @jared80382 жыл бұрын

    22 second long intro is waaaaay too long if you want people to watch. Good video otherwise. Thankyou 😊

  • @moto-fl3rd

    @moto-fl3rd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I hate intro's for instructional stuff unless they are talking about what they are about to do.

  • @r.g.sanson133
    @r.g.sanson1332 ай бұрын

    Gah....way too much bla, bla, bla. Why can't people just make a simple, to the point video of how to do things? Next!

  • @robottron7289
    @robottron7289 Жыл бұрын

    Dude. You need a woman

  • @shamschowdhury3999
    @shamschowdhury39993 ай бұрын

    Great 👍

  • @doriancarnesi1727
    @doriancarnesi17272 ай бұрын

    Many thanks for this informative video **** you have made this so much easier than I expected it to be **** thanks for taking the time in such detail and explaining it so thoroughly and easily ****many thanks ❤️🧺👚👕👖🧦🥼🧥🧺❤️

  • @evelyndegracia1720
    @evelyndegracia17202 жыл бұрын

    🤙🤙🤙