Even though we live in an apartment and do our wash in the laundry room (one washer and dryer for nine units), it’s not hard to do laundry in San Diego. In the middle of January it’s sunny and warm. The picture above is of my supplemental dryer, also known as a balcony. I use my solar dryer for the more delicate items that would get roasted in the electric dryer. I was a little concerned that I might rile the neighbors by hanging out my laundry, but I haven’t gotten any complaints. I don’t put any boxer shorts or other intimate items on display.
In the background of the picture you can see the alley. Our neighborhood in University Heights was designed with alleys that divide every block in half. It’s clean and safe and I got used to it very quickly. There are very few backyards here. Almost every bit of space is used for either apartments or single home dwellings. Because our apartment isn’t facing the street it’s mostly very quiet here (except when the garbage trucks come rolling around.)
