The Stewi Soil Ground Socket requires no cement, and is a less permanent alternative that still lets you use the Stewi Libelle and the First Lady rotary dryer. While it’s simpler than pouring a concrete base, there are a few steps to set up the Stewi Soil. Watch Brianna demonstrate, then recap with the instructions below:
 

The Stewi Soil Comes With:

Base plate
Metal sleeve
Anchor sleeve
50mm ring

You Will Need:

Shovel
Measuring tape or ruler
Spare piece of wood such as leftover 2×4
Hammer

Step 1: Dig your hole
 
Gently remove a layer of sod equal to the size of the base plate. You want the base plate to fit snugly just under the surface of the hole. Now dig a hole about 4 inches deep.
 
Step 2: Embed your socket
 
Take all the parts out of the metal sleeve. Jam the pointed end of the metal sleeve into the bottom of the hole so it stands up. Now take your wood block and use it to protect the socket and as a flat surface for hammering the socket deeper into the hole. Hammer it until at least the tapered part is completely buried and you can only see the straight part of the socket in the hole.
 
Step 3: Stabilize
 
Slide the base plate over the socket so it rests just inside the hole. The base plate stabilizes the socket against the sides of the hole. If you already have your rotary dryer, it might be a good idea to test your sleeve’s straightness. Slide the anchor sleeve into the metal sleeve and the 50 mm ring into the anchor sleeve if you wish to check with the rotary dryer.
 
Step 4: Finish
 
Fill in the hole and replace the sod. You should have a little leftover soil since the base plate does not slide all the way down to the bottom of the hole.
 
Now you are ready to set up and use your rotary dryer. If you prefer to keep your rotary dryer indoors between uses, you may remove the ring to close the lid of the anchor sleeve against precipitation.

The Stewi Teleskop Prestige Clothes Drying Rack rests on brackets screwed onto the wall and collapses when you don’t need it. When you are ready to dry laundry, open the cover and pull both ends away from the wall to reveal six drying rods and four clothes hooks. Available in sizes from 24 inches to 39 inches wide, the Teleskop Prestige offers up to 19 feet of drying space for small households. The rust-resistant rods are built to last. Let Brianna show you how the Teleskop Prestige works:
 

 

 
It’s time to get serious with your rotary dryer. The Stewi First Lady is a serious dryer. It provides up to 224 feet of drying space; the regular lines around the rotary structure provide the first 200 feet, while an extra retractable line from the top provides 24 more. The First Lady comes with a ground socket that you can cement into the ground (here’s how), but is also a great fit for the Stewi Soil Ground Socket. Watch Brianna expand and contract the First Lady like a work of art:
 

 

The Stewimat 5 Line Retractable Clothesline is perfect for a small space, as it mounts on two opposite walls out of your way. Five lines create up to 60 feet of drying space when extended. Click the video below to let Brianna show you what a pleasure the Stewimat is to use:
 

 

In a small home, using your vertical storage space is not only essential, it gives your home character. The Stewi Lift hugs the ceiling when you’re not using it. Assemble and install this dryer by screwing the frame into the ceiling and running ropes through pulleys, as well as running the clothesline. Brianna is here to help in the video:
 

 

Are you planning an outdoor clothesline or clothes dryer in your yard this year? A concrete base for your clothes dryer will keep it where it belongs once you have decided where to put it. To help you plan ahead, Brianna has prepared a detailed video tutorial of how to prepare a concrete clothes dryer base in your yard. Watch the video or read the instructions below:
 

You Will Need:

Concrete
Bucket or wheelbarrow
Spade, shovel or post hole digger
Level
Small garden spade
Tape measure
Stirring stick
Duct tape
Work gloves
Safety goggles, optional mask
Rotary dryer and ground socket

Step 1: Plan your location
 
To give your dryer enough space, know its size when fully open. Consider using all of the height for hanging your largest linens. Give your dryer plenty of sunlight, where it won’t overshadow sun-loving plants.
 
Step 2: Dig your hole
 
Once you have plotted your dryer location, neatly dig up a circle of sod ten inches in diamter and set aside. Then dig your hole. Your hole depth should equal the length of your socket plus the sod you just removed. If you live in a state with cold winters, make sure your hole is deeper than your state’s frost level.
 
Step 3: Mix your concrete
 
We prefer a concrete with small stones in it. Don’t breathe the dust or get it on your clothes. Stand downwind of your concrete and wear your safety goggles. Create a runny mixture but use the instructions on your concrete bag as a guide.
 
Step 4: Pour!
 
Pour most of your concrete into the hole. Check the instructions for your ground socket to find out how deep to insert it. Add duct tape to the bottom of the socket before inserting, then check that it is level. Now insert your dryer pole and double check vertically that your socket is level.
 
Step 5: Finish
 
Now finish filling your hole; if you want to replace your sod, leave enough room to replace it seamlessly. Otherwise, you may smooth out the concrete and leave it exposed, with a slight elevation in the middle to prevent rain from pooling. Check your bag of concrete to see how long it should take to dry. Once it is dry, replace your sod. Dig a hole in the middle of your sod for the socket. You are now ready to install and use your rotary dryer.
 
Concrete holds your ground socket so solid, your rotary dryer is not going anywhere but around in the wind.
 
If you are not sure that you want a permanent location for your dryer, we have other options for ground sockets and ground spikes that sit directly in the soil. Stay tuned for more videos.
 

We’re not done with cast iron and wood clothes dryers. The Cast in Style Sun Maid Wall-Mounted Clothes Airer is made in the UK. Its unique design is elegant when not in use but fans out cheerfully when open. The wooden laths are simple and ingenius to use and store. Our video shows you how convenient this dryer is to use:
 

Rope and pulley clothes drying racks are cool and beautiful, but aren’t they complicated to set up? With warm air rising indoors, it’s worth the set-up. Our Cast in Style ceiling airers are made in the UK out of real cast iron from the brackets right to the pulleys, with wooden laths to hang your clothes. Since many people find video tutorials easier to follow than other kinds, here is a demonstration of how to mount a Cast in Style ceiling clothes airer:
 

You should enjoy every part of your life, and using the right tools can make your chores more enjoyable. Our Moerman Soft Grip XL Clothespins are both practical and cute. They are European made with a design that is easy on both your fingers and your clothes. The translucent plastic and pastel grips are chic and happy. View them here:
 

The Stewi Libelle XL clothes drying rack is versatile and sturdy. Its aluminum construction is Swiss made. Despite folding flat, this dryer has a lot of drying lines totalling 72 feet. It also angles so you can hang your tallest items on the high side. This indoor-outdoor dryer comes with a base but you can get a ground socket like the Stewi Soil. There is also a Stewi Libelle Compact Drying Rack that has the same Swiss quality but saves significant money for households that don’t need to invest in the Libelle XL. The Libelle XL is easy to assemble—just watch the video below: