Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. DIY

How to replace a clothesline

Update yours in 5 simple steps. - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 15 Jul 2021
How to replace a clothesline

Clotheslines are more tricky than you expect; they're hard to set up and even harder to find a space for. That's why a fold-down clothesline is a great space saver for a small area, provided it actually stays up!

There's nothing worse than hanging out your washing to dry only for it to tower over at the slightest knock or bump. This durable clothesline needs to be propped up by a stick of timber, so if yours needs replacing, here’s how to do it.

Gather your supplies

  • Fold-down clothesline
  • 8mm dia. x 50mm galvanised Ankascrews (4)
  • Drill
  • 8mm masonry drill bit
  • Ratchet and socket set
  • Spirit level
  • Cutting pliers

Here's how

Step 1

Undo bolts on wall and carefully remove old unit and discard. If bolts are rusted to clothesline, spray with an oil and waterdisplacing spray, such as WD-40, and tap with a hammer to loosen.

...

Step 2

Place bracket on wall so new unit is at a similar height to old one. Using drill on a hammer setting and fitted with 8mm masonry bit, mark holes for bolts on wall. Remove bracket and drill holes deep enough for bolts.

...

Step 3

Put bracket back on wall. Insert Ankascrew through bracket into hole and tighten using ratchet. Measure required distance for other wall bracket and repeat process to install. Use front bar of clothesline with spirit level on top to make sure the second bracket is level with the first.

Step 4

Assemble front bar, then the corner brackets, with nuts and bolts. Insert this assembly into the side arms and tighten all bolts.

...

Step 5

Make a figure-of-eight knot in line and thread through holes. Start from the innermost holes and go out. Tension by hand, then tie off line. Cut off excess with pliers.

clothesline

Final look!

You may also like

How to care for cotton and linen bedding correctly

How to wash clothes by hand

What’s that little door on your front loader washing machine for?

  • DIY
  • Hacks
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens
Australia's favourite TV show, magazine and website.

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

How to give your clothesline a gorgeous makeover

How to give your clothesline a gorgeous makeover

How long can I leave wet washing on the clothesline?

How long can I leave wet washing on the clothesline?

How to make a stunning foliage fountain

How to make a stunning foliage fountain

How to makeover your side space

How to makeover your side space

{headline}

{headline}

A romantic bedroom makeover

A romantic bedroom makeover

5 unique ways to keep warm without turning the heater up

5 unique ways to keep warm without turning the heater up

Adam and Juliet give an old kitchen an industrial barn-style makeover

Adam and Juliet give an old kitchen an industrial barn-style makeover

{headline}

{headline}

How to build a toddler's ride-on train

How to build a toddler's ride-on train

5 ways to tidy up your garden in winter

5 ways to tidy up your garden in winter

How to make a puzzle cabinet

How to make a puzzle cabinet

The best outdoor winter heating options for a cosy night 'in'

The best outdoor winter heating options for a cosy night 'in'

Juliet and Melissa transform an unused sunroom

Juliet and Melissa transform an unused sunroom

Reader reno: It only cost $126 for this mum to give her bathroom a complete makeover

Reader reno: It only cost $126 for this mum to give her bathroom a complete makeover

How to make rustic sleeper sculptures for your garden

How to make rustic sleeper sculptures for your garden

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Shop This Offer
Treat yourself to a subscription