Join Mary for Tightwad Tuesday!

One thing I do to help keep our electric bill down is hang as much laundry as possible to dry rather than use the dryer.  We can have an outdoor clothesline where we live, but we have chosen not to for a couple of reasons ... pollen and fires (wildfires are not uncommon throughout the year plus we have a neighbor that is burn happy - I don't need clothes full of smoke).  I know some people may live in a deed restricted community (homeowner's association) with rules that prohibit any type of outdoor clothesline or even hanging things to dry out on a porch or deck area (been there, done that, don't care to live in one again).  I have a garment rack that I hang clothing on to dry inside the house plus I utilize our showers by hanging items there (we have shower doors so I slide one open and use that space).  The only things I put in the dryer are bedding, towels, and hubby's work uniforms.  It has made a tremendous difference in our electric bills over the years plus it cuts down on wear and tear on clothing.