...you run to get the clothes off the line when it starts to rain

It's almost time for bed when the first sound of rain patters on the window. That's nice, you think, as you snuggle into your blanket on the couch and...oh crap the clothes are still on the line! You sprint outside, cursing the unexpected weather as you frantically pull the now less-than-dry clothes off the line, pegs flying everywhere.

You can't blame climate change for this frustration though.

Consider...

Installing your clothes line under a covered area outside. Then you'll be able to hang your clothes out all year round (and save yourself a few bucks on electricity as you won't have to use the dryer so much).

If leaving the clothes line up in this area will create an obstruction when not in use, retractable clothes lines are an option to consider.