How to Install the Skyline Modern Pulley Clothesline

[@cherylmiller2272]

That's an awesome clothesline! You make it look so easy to install!! My husband was a little Amish boy until age 7... then his parents left the Amish church. He still has lots of Amish relatives...great people! They are in the Ohio Amish community..Holmes County.

[@arberhayes9925]

Wow! Love it! Nothing smells as good as clothes dried on a line. Doug makes it look so easy to install. XX

[@karenbilyk-vogel6553]

We grew up without a dryer, clothes lines rock!😎

[@JamesCouch777]

Us too. My mom had a wringer washer and two rinse tubs and ran a hose out the door to drain them and the washer.

[@JW-es5un]

Ok I had to smile & giggle. You brought a memory of long ago.. Long comment. You see I love a clothes line. At our first farm 37 years ago. My hubby used our trees to hang my clothes line. I didn't like it because of the birds. With that said he said if you want a clothes line that is where it stays. He also connected it to our house. I had just hung out 3 loads of laundry & a bad thunderstorm struck. I could not get my clothes down. We was standing in the enclosed back porch. Lighting struck that. ONE tree. It ran own & around that coated clothes line. Caught the wooden clothes line pins on fire & blew them off one at a time. The clothes fell in order. I just stood there laughing. He said I don't know what the hell you think is so funny. Now you have no clothes line.. I said yes that is right. But the 2 huge trees you used are split down the middle & are both on fire.. The corner of the house is smoking too.. Moral of the story at our new farm house several years back. HE has hung my new clothes lines on metal iron posts.. Thanks Doug & Ashley.. You two bring such happiness to me. From South West INDIANA..💖🇺🇸😁😄

[@onetuliptree]

Julie Wallace Great story, that would be something to see!

[@diyfferent]

haha, nice story! I probably would have laughed too :D :D

[@arberhayes9925]

I love your story! XX

[@davidhile5363]

That's one way to speed up the drying process !!!

[@ljones98391]

This is the same type of system we used on my grandparents ranch in the 1950's. Worked well and holds a lot of clothes. Your instructions were so clear. Thank you.

[@DaveSJS4ever]

We have pulley clothesline that attached to our house and go to one of our trees in our backyard! Boy that’s a real heavy duty system you got! That’s great! Dave wants me to check out the skyline system! He was impressed! That was a great video! 👍👍👍👍 Thanks Doug and Ashley! I have a laundry basket that belong to my mother in law that is cloth and folds up. I made a new cloth bag for it out of Denim. It has a place for my clothes pins. It’s nice to repurpose things that belong to other family members! 👍

[@lisabooker6405]

Great tutorial and I LOVE IT!!! Cloth or plastic lines end up sagging HORRIBLY especially when drying heavy comforters, rugs, blankets, etc. You guys will have that line till well after the children are grown! Great work! Save money on laundry expenses as well as utilities for the long haul! Great job! God Bless ~Lisa

[@ubetchya78]

Excellent! Now you can save on elec and get that nice fresh "dried outdoors" scent on your laundry!

[@liftoffthecouch]

Good job! This video could be a great instructional piece for Skyline. They should sponsor the video! LOL

[@shariapplegate8015]

Your clothesline reminds me of the one we had. Love the smell of sheets on outdoor line. I have saved all these years my mother's last clothespins.

[@aquariuscreek2414]

The first time I even saw an Skyline pulley clothesline was back then when you lived in your old house and showed it in one of your vlogs. It's definitely a nice invention

[@rundown48]

I remember my granny had one like that when i was a kid ....She could hang the clothes right from the back pouch where the washer and ringer were ... us kids used to help ... sure do miss those times ........and my dear granny ... nice job Doug .

[@diyfferent]

Thank you for sharing that. I hope we can make some memories too.

[@AlmostHomestead]

Looks great!

[@lhenry9]

Very educational Doug. As always you make it look easy.

[@toastyunit67]

Love how you shot and edited this video! Looking good guys 😊

[@diyfferent]

Thanks!

[@mikewilliamson6797]

Your subscriber numbers are growing lately. Glad to see other people enjoying your videos also. Thanks for the videos guys.

[@24212860]

Again I have learned something Doug, good job

[@shadedflower9530]

I found your channel because of internet searching for pulley clotheslines. I love my Skyline ... my husband and son-in-law followed your installation instructions. 😊 The biggest bonus is all your videos! Always look forward to the next one! Love and blessings from PA!

[@xzkt]

That is a big money saver! People don’t realize how much it cost to run a clothes dryer. When we had our 2 sons at home 30 yrs ago, we shut the dryer off for one billing period. We were shocked to find out our dryer cost $30 a month to dry our clothes. I’d hate to think what it would be now. Great investment in that practical clothesline. Phil

[@diyfferent]

Yup, it saves a bunch of money not using the dryer, plus I've always found it to be relaxing to hang laundry outside, so that's an added bonus. :)

[@wadeprior5203]

Hey good morning Doug and Ashley are you guys doing today hey I'm still proud of you guys they should be able to put your stuff on the on the clothesline at least I guess have a good day and Jesus loves you guys keep up the faith bro hey I'm keeping I will pray for you everyday sometimes you got to sacrifice are you guys have a good day God bless

[@FinznFowl82]

The crazy old neighbor lady has asked me to put up a clothesline for her like this and I've been messing with different pulleys and trying all kinds of different things for a month to try to get it right. I'm about to order her one of these and be done with it! Thanks for sharing.

[@ACEinOZ]

Well done Doug & Ashley....excellent instructive video. :) Something else to possibly consider... a cap (galv' sheet-metal?) on the top of the post could prevent water from soaking in there and possibly causing the timber to split, and I'd remove the sharp upright corners on the post.

[@diyfferent]

A post cap is a great idea. You can pick up 6x6 post caps at a lot of the big hardware stores so it's an easy addition. We'll try to do that soon.

[@ACEinOZ]

One with a solar light might be good. Put what you'd like on your wish list. (wink wink!) :)

[@shadedflower9530]

I chuckled to read your comment in that I stared and stared at the 4x4 that holds the one pulley on our system and thought how bare it was. I put a solar cap on it! Great minds! 😊

[@rosalindash6830]

Ashley you did a great job on the camera!

[@mikeydraper1653]

Great video. You should send it to skyline. Brand deals and occasional sponsorship are the key to success on KZbin these days!

[@diyfferent]

I did send them the link. We made a similar video when we were at our old property and they loved it. They ended up using it on their website and we were really honored by that. We wanted to make a better one this time and I think we accomplished that. I hope they use this one too.

[@shannonkieta3771]

You never cease to amaze me!!!

[@davidhile5363]

What no post standing today !!! I was curious as to what used for the clothes line itself. Rope would never ever work. Nice job !!!

[@dianepreston7862]

Your video about the Skyline pulley clothesline kit could not have come at a better time! We plan to replace our clothesline within the next month. Your suggestions will come in handy, thank you.

[@ItsMefromSnuffys]

Thank you.. i want to stand on my patio while hanging out wash. line drying not only to save money but for the clean smell of aired sheets...

[@mirahalpern9217]

This looks like the BEST clothes line system ever!! We live in Australia, but I will DEFINITELY be installing one of these for us. Thanku for your informative video.

[@bellaluna9473]

Well done Doug, What don't you do? Laundry? Hahaha 👍 💛

[@diyfferent]

Haha, Ashley handles the laundry ;)

[@taxevader2042]

Nice job doug you have another task done Ashley will be happy best wishes

[@diyfferent]

Yup! Just in time for spring, too. :) Thanks

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

Nice clothes line Doug, looks like that will last forever. Y'all have a Blessed Day!

[@diyfferent]

We hope it will. We are always looking for long lasting and low maintenance solutions for our property.

[@charlesbump5004]

thanks for your tip and for sharing this video

[@wadeprior5203]

Hi Ashley and Doug how you guys doing today I'm not feeling too good I'm underneath the weather I guess I don't know what's going on but I guess I can only do so much today I just push push myself but sometimes I can't get the stuff that I can get done sometimes I get upset sometimes but but sometimes you got to rest you know I just too much stress I guess you guys have a good day and God bless you and you guys did a good job on that pole or whatever that I'm proud of you guys God bless you guys

[@46fd04]

Just an FYI on ladder use. You had your ladder facing the wrong way. You were climbing up the backside of it. The sliding fly should be in front of you.

[@rcb159]

Grea5 job Doug

[@Ingcivilcarlos]

Awesome, you make it look so easy. I was thinking exactly on this same set up, I hadn't thought of the hardware to use tho. I have a skyline too. Edit: typo

[@teresashell9067]

Thank you so much for showing the system. Will def buy my own. Take care.

[@Agapy8888]

Your pulleys are impressive. My pulleys are very small. Have to invest in the skyline set up.

[@sandraanddelgray3180]

We learn so much from you thanks.

[@quintendewit3220]

Nice to see it bace from the other place

[@carollimon4512]

So I’ve binge watching for weeks now. And originally you went by a different name. So I’ve noticed when Ashley says the new name “out in the country” she’s kinda Giggling....?? Like it’s kinda funny for her to say the new name. Is that what I’m seeing you do???😄 it’s cute. I love this “show”.

[@mmd195401]

We live in Arizona. If you have just a small backyard and don't have a clothesline and are paying electrical or gas costs to dry your clothes, you should consider this, or a smaller version. Heck, just put a hook from one point to another and run some paracord and you're done. There's nothing better than the smell of clothes that have been sun dried, especially bed sheets.

[@tlctlc4913]

There is also a round solar clothes line I kid you not it it slowly spins as the sun hits the solar panel And if you have not seen off grid with Doug and Stacy check them out I think you would like there Chanel you both remind me of them

[@diyfferent]

Yep, we've heard of Doug and Stacy and have watched loads of their videos. Never knew about the solar powered spinning clothesline, interesting :)

[@dragan3290]

Nice idea! Cheers from Australia 🙂👍👍👍

[@Taylorbeam2020]

How's it holding up 5 years later? Wondering if I should get the poly or cast wheel.

[@AnnaBanana-rq9vh]

I’d vote cast because poly degrades in the sun and cast won’t or won’t nearly as quickly. You can pick up inexpensive pulleys that are more than sufficient for $10, too

[@soundbeings1]

Nice neat job my friend - thanks for sharing!!

[@lechatbotte.]

That tensioner is the same as what is used for high tensile electric fence wire.

[@sweetheartsmom]

This is awesome! My line sags so bad

[@stormlight4184]

Great Job!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you

[@LS-lp6ui]

This is a terrific video ! I’m going to get a skyline for my house here in France ! Looks like good quality that will last a lifetime. What more can one ask for ? Thank you. I’ll be subscribing to your vids.

[@EricHartkorn]

I’m looking for a way to hang multiple birdfeeders from my deck high up over to a tree I’m wondering if I can alter this for that

[@mvblitzyo]

wow what a great video ! thanks ...

[@lateepiphany]

Ice job, thanks!

[@rodrigodossantosaraujo3287]

I like very much yours vídeos

[@ej115]

Cool clothesline

[@dmaifred]

I have a similar set up. How the he k do you stop the clothes (on bottom wire) flipping over and getting stuck wrapped around the top wire rope? I've tried spacers, weighting bottom of clothes with clips etc. This happens more often with pillow cases, towels, large sheets etc. The wind here on west Australia tends to change direction a lot over the day.

[@lisamurillo4413]

Always wondered how that works

[@kathrynrodlun8514]

Thank you!

[@MakomboreroMujokoto]

lovely vid

[@tuc263]

Thank you for showing us how easy this is. Can you tell me where to find J bolts long enough to use with 6 x 6 posts?

[@craigconway4093]

Fantastic :)

[@Daddyace1313]

Why the difference in elevation in the pulleys instead of being level?

[@diyfferent]

We just didn't want the clothes too close to the ground. It's supposed to make taking them off the line easier since they kind of roll back to you.

[@debbie6585]

Gotta have one! Happy house warming to me...better get that house built quick :). Do you have the small or large, poly or aluminum?? Enjoying being a new sub. Shamelessly, I'll put a plug in for SE MO for your new homestead. After all, you seemed to enjoy the Ozarks on your recent trip. I've traveled there to my future homestead 3/yr since buying the property almost 2 yrs ago. Can't wait for groundbreaking and a move within next 9 months!

[@diyfferent]

We got the 8" pulleys and they are poly. They work great for us. That's exciting about your new homestead. I hope your move goes smoothly!

[@Glashoop]

Great video again! Thank you! Next video is a small chair so Ashley can reach the line or will you be doing the laundry Doug? 😂 Keep up the Good videos 👍🏻💪🏻

[@diyfferent]

It's a little lower than our previous clothesline and Ashley managed that one fine. I do plan on building a small platform(think pallet) and laundry staging area to stand on when hanging laundry to keep the ground from getting muddy so we had that in mind too. That will be a future project :)

[@Glashoop]

Out in the Country smart man!!!

[@123Goldhunter11]

Thanks.

[@renemaza8334]

I'm interested in using this, not as a clothes line, but to transport things like picnic baskets, coolers, forgotten utensils/blankets/computers, etc so that we don't have to keep walking back and forth uphill 150ft just to get something. Will this work for us? How would we get send stuff back and forth without walking and pulling the object?

[@drakwer25]

Same thing.. want to purchase or make one to transfer stuff to our gazebo on the backyard. Want it motorized too 😁

[@marianellagalvan7937]

Buen día! No saben el agrado que me da, ver sus vídeos! Veo todo lo maravilloso que hacen. Todas las tareas de reparaciones para el hogar. Aquí, en Uruguay, le decimos, cuerda para la ropa o tenderete, a lo que usted hizo hoy en su video. Pero... el nuestro o el de la mayoría de la gente, es muy simple, con sólo una cuerda de alambre o cuerda de plástico resistente. Va muy simple, de un poste a otro poste, con sólo una cuerda, y con un caño de hierro al medio, para poder levantar la cuerda. A mi, me gusta más el tenderete de ropa que ustedes tienen. Me parece muy útil y no hay que caminar de un extremo al otro, para colgar la ropa. Con ese tenderete, es más fácil colgar la ropa. Una pregunta? En que estación del año están ustedes en su ciudad? Aquí en Uruguay, es otoño. Les envió muchos Saludos desde la ciudad de Canelones. Muchas bendiciones para ustedes y su hogar. 👍👐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👏👏👏👏👏🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 Good day! They do not know how pleased I am to see their videos! I see everything wonderful they do. All homework repairs. Here, in Uruguay, we say, rope for clothes or stalls, to what you did today in your video. But ... ours or most people's, it's very simple, with only a wire rope or sturdy plastic rope. It is very simple, from one pole to another pole, with only one rope, and with an iron pipe in the middle, to be able to lift the rope. I like the clothes stall you have more. I find it very useful and do not have to walk from one end to the other, to hang clothes. With that stall, it's easier to hang clothes. A question? What season of the year are you in your city? Here in Uruguay, it's autumn. He sent many greetings from the city of Canelones. Many blessings for you and your home.

[@diyfferent]

Yea, this clothesline is great, you just stand in one spot to hang all the laundry. And it will last a very long time. :) The season we are in now is spring. It has been a chilly spring so far, we hope it really starts warming up soon. Thank you

[@marianellagalvan7937]

Out in the Country 👍👍👍👍👍👋👏👏👏👏👏👏🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌹🌺🌸🌻🌼🌷😉

[@beckylawler2768]

Will Ashley be able to hang the clothes? Ashley's got news for you! She cant reach it. 😂 I subbed.❤

[@diyfferent]

Thanks for subscribing! I can reach it fine, I love it :)

[@anthonylyon3398]

Well done

[@canadianmade9047]

Wicket, I hope there is no tree hugers out there lol couldn't see very good, I hope your wife can reach the line, I no you will help her for sure. Love it :)

[@cheryllawson5551]

How do you know how much tension to put on the cloth line?

[@diyfferent]

Try contacting the company and see what they say. Here is their contact form: www.skylineclotheslines.com/contact-us/

[@OneLoveNow]

Thank you :)

[@pennyneimiller2200]

Should I go with the poly pullies or the aluminum? Which is the most lasting ? Does the aluminum rust?

[@diyfferent]

Aluminum doesn't rust. I don't think you could go wrong with either one. The aluminum one will probably outlast the poly pulley. They are both very long lasting.

[@davidbowe5959]

good job

[@szelop]

Great! Did you compare different setups?

[@stevejang6584]

Awesome!!

[@Codger2015]

I just discovered your channel and after browsing thru your video list I feel like I don't know where to start. Some channels give their videos episode numbers. Are any number of your videos relevant to one project which would be easier to follow from the start of your project to the finish of said project?

[@diyfferent]

You can watch all of our videos in chronological order if you click on "Videos" and then click "oldest". We also sort our videos in Playlists if you go to the Playlist tab. www.youtube.com/@diyfferent/playlists

[@simofish]

I want to use this to hang bird feeders on -- can I install the line at an angle? (one side 4 feet higher than the other?) I want to hoist the feeders higher in the air, than pull them down to replenish. BTW - great instructions, thank you.

[@diyfferent]

Yeah, it's common to do that, have one end higher :)

[@putjesusfirst9217]

God Bless Jesus love you

[@rossanobonito1892]

I am trying to get those type of cloths line spacers. Do you know where I can buy them?? Great work!

[@diyfferent]

Link is in the description for where to buy them

[@malachigreenidge]

and what happens as your tree grows??? You have to keep drilling holes in it every year and lower the line?

[@diyfferent]

It was an old tree and any growth that low wouldn't be noticeable. Doesn't need to be redone each year.

[@ernestgalvan9037]

Tree trunk does NOT get taller. It does NOT grow “up”, it only grows “out” or “fatter” Drive pulley supports will NOT need to “redone each year”

[@shaunflynn]

Have you experienced any issues with tree sap or droppings from the tree on your clothes?

[@diyfferent]

Nope :)

[@xAutoTx]

Is the tree not still growing? Won't that increase the distance between your pulleys over time?

[@diyfferent]

It would be so minor I don't think it would matter, but that tree is pretty old. The tension could always be adjusted also, if needed.

[@scenedoonford8832]

Why aren't the fittings galvanized instead of zinc plated? And why didn't you mount it to the telegraph pole?

[@diyfferent]

Zinc plating is galvanization, it's the same thing. We don't own the pole and you are not allowed to attach anything to them unless it's related to the electric, phone, etc.

[@scenedoonford8832]

@@diyfferent In Australia we hook everything on a telegraph pole if it is in our yard. I worked in the fastener industry for years, zinc plating is galvanizing but only just above raw steel. "Heavy" galvanizing is a dull finish, and better suited if you are in a heavy snow, salt, or rain environment.

[@paulag4955]

What size was your J bolt and lag bolt? Just looking for size diameter-wise.

[@diyfferent]

3/8"

[@paulag4955]

@@diyfferent thank you!!!

[@paulag4955]

@@diyfferent Ok- where did you find the J bolt? HD and Lowes don't seem to have it (at least online).

[@diyfferent]

​@@paulag4955 I think we may have found it at Menards. If you can't find one, you can also just use a screw hook. Also, try this: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-x-8-1-4-in-Steel-Clothesline-Hook-807146/204273837

[@paulag4955]

@@diyfferent thanks- you did find it at Menards, and so did I. I really wanted the proper j to utilize your no twist installation. Genius that.

[@davidmiller6010]

Nice setup. Too bad you had to leave it behind...Again!

[@us24575]

Where can I get that line tensioner to buy?

[@diyfferent]

It's actually a fence tensioner and can usually be found online or at farm stores. You may have to drill out the hole to accept larger diameter cables like this.

[@jefffreeman4918]

its a bit too close to your power lines.

[@diyfferent]

It is running parallel to the power lines but far enough away that I don't foresee any issues. We decided on that location for several reasons and one of them was the power lines. It was a good use of that space that we wouldn't be able to do much with.

[@maladheenadhayalu2610]

I badly need this in India . Could it be possible plssss

[@diyfferent]

I'm not sure. Check their website link in the description and give them an email to see if they ship to India :)

[@terryrobinson2979]

Wow how heavy are your clothes. 😁😁😁

[@tashamcdonell406]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@rossanobonito1892]

Can you tell me the name of that product?

[@diyfferent]

It's all in the description :)

[@tlctlc4913]

When your clothes dry are this not like stiff or crunchy ours use your be when I was growing up I hate it glad i I' have a dryer

[@diyfferent]

Clothes get stiff on the clothesline because of the leftover detergent in your clothing after washing. You can try cutting back on detergent or adding some vinegar to the rinse cycle to help. A windy day can also help soften them up. Usually they just need a good shaking or fluffing to get them loose again.

[@Y_N_K_888]

Never drill into a tree!

[@diyfferent]

The tree can handle it. They are created to withstand so much in nature. A little drill hole won't even phase it.

[@stevestead1792]

@@diyfferent I mill up dead trees around the city and every nail / clothesline does cause serious damage which usually is the cause of the trees sickness

[@diyfferent]

@@stevestead1792 That's odd, we never heard of that. We have seen trees with posts and fences grown in them and everything else and they live long and healthy.

[@Savanna_12]

Where I can buy it ? What is the name of all materials used? Thanks

[@diyfferent]

We have a link to their website in the video description.

[@imaslowlerner]

Expensive.

[@diyfferent]

Depends on how you look at it. It will last for years to come and will support a small, family run business in the USA. That is worth something to me.

[@atenasatenas8138]

The TENSIONER MUST PUT ON THE TOP LINE

[@diyfferent]

We installed it on the bottom line, the way the company shows it in their picture: www.skylineclotheslines.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instructions-basic.png

[@mrc4912]

@@diyfferent I'd say you're right, using the top line would cause the clothes to hit the bottom line.

[@sylvianedubray8011]

POOR tree, a big nail in "his" belly !!! 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@ACEinOZ]

Some people pierce ourselves in worse places. :)

[@sylvianedubray8011]

ACEinOZ // it's not an argument or an excuse ! Lol ! 😊

[@sebastiensibille2597]

4:55 tu as fais un trou dans un arbre !!

[@diyfferent]

yeah