Celebrate spring by getting set up to enjoy the scent and texture of air-dried sheets and towels — and the satisfaction of taking a small step toward using less energy.

• If you have a tiny outdoor space, or if you live where condo or subdivision rules prohibit outdoor clotheslines, invest in a foldaway stand or a retractable clothesline and use it toward dusk.
• If you have more flexibility, consider an umbrella-style clothesline that folds up and lifts out for storage. Or, for a larger option, you can install a retro-style clothesline with wooden or metal T-posts at each end. Old Farmer’s Almanac recommends cotton clotheslines over plastic or nylon. A polyethylene-coated stainless-steel cable is another good option.