Are you looking for ways to save cash? These days, many people are. Luckily, there’s a way for Granville residents to do just that.
As Granville High School students taking environmental science, we are trying to make a positive impact on our community and our environment. Our solution to a tight budget that can reduce the amount of energy that’s used in homes across Granville is this: clotheslines.
Yes, it’s old-fashioned, but they’re extremely practical and eco-friendly with some perks that clothes dryers don’t provide. Why not get one now? It’s easier than ever and definitely worth your while.
According to greenliving tips.com, a dryer will cost around $1,500 to purchase and operate over its lifespan. This makes dryers some of the most costly and energy-intensive appliances in homes today, using fossil fuels. A clothesline, on the other hand, uses passive solar energy, which is free. It can cost anywhere from $20 for a rope and clothespins to $500 for a sturdy outdoor folding one.
Clotheslines also eliminate mustiness that can be a problem with clothes dried in a dryer. The sun acts as a natural and extremely effective antibacterial agent for your clothes, which helps to keep them fresher for a longer period of time.
Another plus is that clotheslines produce no noise — your home can be quiet, and you can dry your clothes without worrying about waking anyone taking a nap.
They can be used inside during the winter, for year-round energy savings. There’s more: you’ll never have to buy Bounce sheets again, another great cost saver.
In parts of Granville, clotheslines are banned, but in many places, they are allowed. The village does not have any law that prohibits clotheslines; the restrictions come at the neighborhood level. To find out if you can install a clothesline, check your neighborhood covenants for more information. If you find you can’t put up a clothesline, broaching the subject at a homeowners association meeting might do the trick.
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