The drying rack, however, gently and safely dries fabric, helping to maintain the quality and integrity of clothes for longer. Even more, it requires zero of the energy used by a traditional dryer, which means lower overall costs when it comes to monthly energy bills. But if you don’t have a garden and your home is on the petite side, it can be a bit of a space-stealer, so I have curated some drying racks that work great in small dwellings.