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« on: December 08, 2011, 01:44:44 PM »

From Lehman's, where else.  LOL

UPS just brought it and this thing is GIGANTIC - glad I didn't order two like originally planned.
It stands as tall as I do, and should make lowering the electric bill pretty easy.

Will be nice moisture in the air too in winter, but be used outside when it's nice.

Ignore the dog toy mess and the dog licking herself in the picture Wink
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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2011, 04:48:23 PM »

I'm gonna have to show this to Karnie. I've seen it in their catalog. But, I had no idea that it was so large! She might need something like this... But, I'm sure that she's still gonna want the outdoor carousel...
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« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2011, 05:02:04 PM »

That's the largest model, and it's very sturdy.
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« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2011, 05:31:48 PM »

Turns out the she has the smaller version put back in our preps (electricity is still on... lol) But, she didn't realize that it was that large, either. And, when she bought the little one, I wasn't in the picture and wrecking 2 sets of clothes per day. So, I think she wants one.
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2011, 11:13:44 AM »

cool
nice size
I use a smaller when camping but won't use that in my home.  no spot
I hang dry outside and being NC I can go way into Dec/Jan when others can't
my dryer is rarely used except to fluff towels  Wink
if hanging, I hang off the shower curtain rod holders.  does well
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2011, 11:40:25 AM »

It retrospect I have no idea where I'm gonna set this up either - might have to clear a spot !

I use a smaller when camping but won't use that in my home.  no spot
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« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2011, 12:54:05 PM »

i put up a clothes dryer in my basement...gotta love a basement...i use this year round.  i wanted to put one outside...nuthin' whitens whites like the sun, but my neighbors refused to clean up after their giant dog, and i thought dingy whites were way better than the scent of eau de dog toilette.  in the summer, when i use the fans (set on a timer), i can get them dry enough to hang on hangers in about an hour.  for stuff that matters, i put in the dryer on low heat for about 10 minutes, grab an article of clothing out of the dryer, close door, start dryer, hang article of clothing on line, and repeat until they are all hung.  This helps remove the lint that sometimes is on the clothes, the dog hair that's ALWAYS on the clothes, and gets the wrinkles out of the clothes so I almost never need to iron.  underwear, socks and stuff like that, goes straight to the clothes line.
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« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2011, 01:15:36 PM »

That's a really cool idea Doodle! Those fans have me thinking no about how they can work with my setup. THanks.
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« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2011, 09:42:13 PM »

COOL! Both of them are COOL!  Grin
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« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2011, 07:38:22 PM »

Ok, I keep looking @ that thing.  What is the benefit of spending so much money on the one from Lehmans???

I know the ones from the big box store aren't as well put together, but I buy them and they last me 3 or 4 years at least (and I hang most of our clothes).
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« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2011, 08:27:18 PM »

Mostly the quality.

It's built solid as a brick outhouse and very stable.
The rungs are 3/4" or so, maybe bigger and the sides are heavy solid wood.

In the reviews folks talk about having had them for years and years, one over 10 I think.

Plus it's made in USA by a small business. 
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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2011, 11:55:25 AM »

Yep, AMERICAN MADE!  Smiley
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« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2011, 02:46:00 PM »

I didn't realize that the rungs were so thick!  Ok, it puts mine to shame.
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