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We have the Lehigh Large Capacity Deluxe Parallel Clothes Dryer and couldn't be happier! It was easy to install and is easy to fold up and put away when not in use.

http://www.amazon.com/Lehigh-Capacity-Parallel-Clothes-LA84P-1/dp/B0009WG6O8/ref=tag_tdp_sv_edpp_i/002-6167790-7447206

I use a retractable washing line, something like this.

The line coils into the unit which you mount on a wall, pull it out and attach the end to a hook when needed. I'd suggest trying to set it up to run across the diagonal to get the most length.

I have a $15 retractable clothes line that I got at the hardware store. It's pretty close to this model:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=159213-11112-R-400L&lpage=none

You could screw the end that holds the clothesline to your house and then put a hook in the fence (or vice versa) and you're set. Pull out the line when you need it and put it away when you don't.

It looks like you might be able to rig up something under that porch, or you could try one of those umbrella clothes 'lines' that open up for laundry day, but close it when you don't need it.

I was thinking what Aunt Honey suggested would fill that space really well - maybe you could find a vintage-y looking one cheap

I second Aunt Honey and Jen. I use both in my yard. You can hang a lot of laundry on the Parallel Clothes dryer and it folds up quite nicely. One suggestion, you do have to put the post in concrete, so make sure you pick a spot you are happy with and won't be in the way when the dryer is in use.

I didn't trust certain neighbors of mine not to make off with my designer jeans, so I put up a clothesline inside my house instead. Good thing I have tile floors.

I installed two sturdy wall hooks in the kitchen, and when it's time to dry laundry I tie a length of polyester clothesline rope to both hooks. I can take it down when I don't need it, and the hooks are also good for holding aprons or oven mitts.

I just purchased a WallFix from Brabantia and it's amazing! http://www.brabantia.com/

We have a tiny backyard and this was the only real solution for us. It looks like it would be a perfect solution for you, too. You drill it to a wall, it is very sturdy and holds two loads of laundry- then it folds up nicely against the wall and comes with a neat little cover. Looks like you could attach it to that shed right where the pallets are now. It's a bit pricey compared to a line but to me it's more than worth it- it's great quality, and holds a lot of laundry in a small space.

retractable.