Feb 20, 2025
by Ollie Taylor

Choosing the Right Handy Line® for Your Growing Family

Feb 20, 2025
by Ollie Taylor

Written by Rachel Baker

As a mum of two (soon to be three!), I know how much laundry takes over your life. The washing basket is never empty, and somehow, just when you think you're on top of it, another load magically appears. Choosing the right clothesline might not be something you've thought much about, but trust me—it makes a difference. After trial and error, I found the perfect solution: a Handy Line.

Let’s talk about why it’s a game-changer, especially when you’re pregnant or managing life with a newborn.

Looking After Yourself During and After Pregnancy

Pregnancy takes a toll on your body, and after having a baby—especially if you’ve had a c-section—you need to be careful with how much you bend, stretch, and lift. The Handy Line sits at a comfortable height, so there’s no need to stretch up high or balance on your tiptoes to hang out the washing. Postpartum, this is a lifesaver when your body is healing, and the last thing you need is unnecessary strain.

The Right Size for Your Growing Family

With a growing family, laundry needs change. A smaller clothes airer might have worked when it was just you and your partner, but with kids, you’ll need something that keeps up with the endless washing cycle. The Deluxe Easy 8 Handy Line® is perfect because it gives you 12 metres of drying space across 8 lines, which means you can fit up to two loads, including bedding. It also has space for 12 hangers, so your nicer clothes dry without getting those annoying peg marks. If you need something bigger, the Deluxe 10 Handy Line® gives you 16m of drying space, and can hold King-size bed sheets!

Lightweight & Easy to Move

One of my biggest frustrations with traditional clotheslines was how fixed and awkward they were. A Handy Line is lightweight and portable, so I can move it around easily—even when I’m heavily pregnant! If I hang the washing in the afternoon and it’s not dry by evening, I simply pick it up (without unloading it) and bring it inside. No more standing in the dark, wrestling with pegs, or leaving clothes outside to get damp overnight. In the morning, if the sun is out, I can pop it back outside to finish drying.

Another bonus? If I’m finishing a wash load late at night, I can hang it straight onto the Handy Line indoors before bed and move it outside in the morning. The washing never stops, so having this flexibility is a huge win.

Compact & Space-Saving

Our home is full of baby gear, toys, and laundry baskets—so I don’t want a bulky clothesline taking up space. A Handy Line folds flat when not in use, so I can slide it behind a door, in a cupboard, or even under the bed. Unlike permanent outdoor clotheslines, it doesn’t take up space in the backyard, so the kids have more room to run around without worrying about a pole in the middle of the lawn.

Take It With You When You Move

If you’re renting or planning to move, a Handy Line is ideal because you can take it with you. No need to leave it behind or go through the hassle of installing a new one at your next home. It’s a one-time purchase that lasts.

Premium Quality & Built to Last

I don’t have time to replace household items every couple of years, and I want products that actually last. The Handy Line is made from high-quality materials that won’t rust or go brittle in the sun. Plus, it comes with a 10-year warranty, so you know it’s built to handle whatever family life throws at it.

Australian Owned & Designed for Modern Families

It feels good to support an Australian-owned company that truly understands what families need. The Handy Line isn’t just practical—it’s stylish and modern, so it fits in with any home.

Final Thoughts

If you’re expecting or juggling life with little ones, the right clothesline can make laundry less of a hassle. The Deluxe Easy 8 Handy Line® is compact, easy to use, and designed for real family life. It saves space, makes laundry more manageable, and lets you focus on what really matters—spending time with your family.

Because let’s be honest, there’s always another load waiting!