Sometimes the old way is the better way. Case in point: clothes drying. The dryer is the second worst energy hog in your home, which means its bad for the environment as well as your bottom line. In addition to contributing to the creation of greenhouse gases, dryers can raise your electric bill by hundreds of dollars a year. Yet as your parents and grandparents may remember, there's a completely cost- and pollution-free alternative: line drying. Old-fashioned clotheslines let the sun dry your clothes naturally and don't shrink your favorite jeans. Indoor drying racks also work well if you live in an apartment or it's a rainy day. Pull the plug on your dryer today.