I just moved to a village home, and the washer sits outside on the patio. I actually quite like this idea, as it saves space inside, and lets us use a dryer without heating up our house.
However, I am concerned about leaving them exposed to the weather - they easily get wet when the wind blows in the rain.
I have them set up on a big shelf, with the dryer above the washer, so I would be able to attach some sort of wall to the side of it, which will shield them well. The question is, what should I use? I was thinking maybe a piece of plexi-glass or durable plastic... For now, we have a shower curtain hanging from the top.
What do you guys think?