If you think a wall mounted line sounds like a good idea, have a read of the following information to make sure you get one that will work well in the space you have available: How Much Washing Can it Hold?

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Many years ago my dad had to put up a new post for the washing line. He went to the local wood yard and they sold him what was, basically, a thin tree trunk with all the branches removed! It even still had the bark on it. He brough it home resting on the handlebars and saddle of his bike, using the bike as a trolley. On a similar note, using a retractable washing line can also save you money. If you currently rely on the tumble drier because you don’t have enough space for an airer or washing line, having a retractable washing line will give you an alternative method of drying clothes. Different Types of Retractable Line Once you have dug the hole to the correct depth, place the post in the hole using the plumb line as a guide to ensure that the face of the post touching the plumb line is flat against it and in line with the other posts if there are any. To ensure that the post remains upright you may need some help from a family member or a friend to hold the top of the post upright in the hole. If there is no one around to assist you, you can use 4 timber battens that you can position on each face of the post to hold it upright in the hole. With the post positioned roughly in the hole use a spirit level to fine tune and ensure that it is true In terms of installation, this dual retractable washing line is easy to mount on the wall. There are two wall screws provided as well as two wall hooks and four plugs. The manual is clear and easy to follow which helps make the assembly process easier. The only real downside is that the aluminium plate, which attaches the reel to the wall, is made with reasonably soft metal. You may find that the screws eat into the aluminium, so it can help to use washers to stop this. READ NEXT: Brabantia WallFix Retractable Washing Line Review Troubleshooting Your Retractable Washing Line

The council is putting up a boundary wall to support is drive as he’s go no foundation and he’s allowed to bolt a fence to the wall… So can they give him permission to use my post to support is fence considering it’s my posts out of my own money These retractable washing lines offer a large amount of hanging space. Whilst some units only have one spool inside, other models can have two. The length of the line will depend on the model, but it’s possible for each spool to hold approximately 15 metres of line. If there are two spools in one washing line unit (a dual retractable washing line), this will give around 30 metres of hanging space. One downside of this line is that it’s not very stable in strong winds. Due to its aluminium construction, the arms can bend if they are overloaded and/or subjected to other forces – such as wind. Because of this, it’s best not to use this line if there is more than a slight breeze. Write: DIY Garden (Harris Creative Ltd), Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FA Set up is straightforward if you own a good drill. All raw plugs and fasteners for wall to wall mounting are included and the box comes with a template for marking the correct position of holes. Available from:

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Reciprocating saw, multi tool or small handsaw such as a compass saw (for cutting through and tree roots)Just buy a longer fence post and put it in at the fence line, far cheaper and easer than a metal post.