Line-dry your washed clothes and linens to keep them from wearing out, and save money on your energy bill at the same time.

You Will Need

A clothesline

Wooden clothespins

Clothes

Good weather

Hangers (optional)

Steps

Step 1 Snap clothing

Snap each piece of washed material before your hang it to help prevent wrinkles.

Step 2 Turn clothing inside out

Turn your clothing inside out for faster drying and to prevent fading.

Step 3 Pin to clothesline

Pin your articles to the clothesline with wooden clothespins.

You can also hang your clothes on hangers and hang them on the line to dry.

Step 4 Dry according to light

Dry silk, synthetic, and fine fabrics in the shade. Dry linen in the sun for fewer wrinkles.

Step 5 Hang shirts

Hang your T-shirts on the line upside down.

Step 6 Throw articles in dryer

Throw your towels or clothing in the dryer for a minute or two if they’re still damp or stiff from hanging.

Step 7 Enjoy

Enjoy the fresh smell, lower electric bill, and environmental benefits of line-drying your articles.

According to the Energy Information Agency, clothes dryers account for 5.8 percent of home electricity usage.