In about 10 minutes I am about to peg out my washing and then shift the bikes out of the garage so that I can de-clutter my big freezer into one half the size, which is now on its third owner. Don't suppose it's all that eco-friendly, but it's probably newer, definitely half the size, and therefore going to be more efficient than the 13.5 cubic foot monster that's lurking there now!(I joined Weight Watchers on Monday, and it's a good excuse to "recycle" some of the contents to a friend whose husband is out of work).

I have a covered gazebo off my kitchen, and a year or so ago I strung some washing line under there. I can dry an average load as long as the rain doesn't blow sideways. If I need to hang sheets, I have to shift the table from underneath! I more often save them up for days when I can stretch them out more (saves on ironing!)

Kat - do these dehydrators hold whole apples? I quite fancy one for doing applehead dolls, but the ones I have seen pictures of don't really show how big the trays are.

Andrea