well, i don't have all that many yet, but i don't mind getting outside hanging them up. thank god for washing machines, though!!!
and about prepping them, i just take a basket and sit in front of the TV with DH in the evening, folding them. So it doesn't feel like work. that's how i fold all my washing.
But I can't say that it motivates me getting any other housework done... the place is an absolute pig sty!
Sasa