How to Make a Washing Line
- 1). Scavenge or purchase two wooden poles or posts between which to hang your washing line. Alternatively, you can use two trees, or you can use any combination of poles, posts and trees, as long as both support structures are at least 6 feet tall and at least 10 feet apart. For larger laundry loads, the two supports should be at least 15 feet apart to accommodate the longer laundry line. The two supports don't have to be parallel, but must be similar in height to prevent the washing line from slanting.
- 2). Hammer one nail into one side of the first pole, post or tree. Hammer the second nail into the opposite side of this support structure, at the same height as the first nail. The nails prevent the rubber-coated wire from sliding down to the ground. Repeat this step on the second pole, post or tree.
- 3). Wrap one end of the rubber-coated wire around the first support structure three times so that it rests higher than the nails. Secure the rubber-coated wire by double-knotting the end.
- 4). Pull the loose end of the rubber-coated wire taut between the two supports. Wrap it around second pole, post or tree so that the rubber-coated wire rests above the two nails. Double-knot the end to secure the wire.
- 5). Trim any excess wire with a pair of wire cutters to protect children and animals from injury.
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