This is an awesome idea. Was a snap to install (even with the metric system as the only measurements!) and works like a charm. In the small backyard of our new house we don't have room for a permanent structure or one of the umbrella ones that sit in the middle of the yard, so this was the perfect solution. Frustrated that the mfr sent us an ironing board the first time and that Wayfair told me to 'donate it' rather than take it back and re-sell it, basically offloading it onto me to get rid of because they don't want to pay for shipping, not to mention the fact that the correct item was suddenly 'on backorder' so I had to wait a couple months in all to get this. Fortunately it's spring! Product is great though, at least at the time of installation. Hopefully it will be strong enough for a full load of clothing! SUMMER UPDATE: the clothesline is already sagging and I don't even hang anything super heavy on it or fill it all the way up. Downgrade 2 stars.