[browneil]

And one more tip for not using the dryer in winter - if you live in an area of the country that typically uses forced hot air - put your clothes over the hot air vents to dry. I occasionally have to turn over a pair of jeans, but otherwise, a full load of clothes dries in one day over the vents. It's a lot faster than hanging laundry in the basement, where it can take up to 2 days to dry.