The Best Small Bathroom Ideas, Pocket Knives, and more

The Best Exercise Ball, Dog Bed, and More in this week's Sweethome Newsletter When readers choose to buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we earn affiliate commissions that support our work. [View this email in your browser]( When I was in my 20s, I had a cherished but tiny half bathroom with a sink that was about the size of a baseball glove. There was no counter space, so my only useful ledge was the top of the toilet tank—a gross and precarious place to put brushes (both tooth and hair), makeup, and extra TP. I could have used the ideas in our [Small Bathroom Ideas guide]( which really make use of forgotten space above the toilet, below the sink, and even in triangular corners. —Ganda Suthivarakom [Small Bathroom Ideas]( After [20 hours researching]( dozens of organizing solutions, we recommend these 14 things to [maximize storage]( and keep small bathrooms [clutter-free](. Next Week: The Best Dishwashers After over 100 hours of research into 210 models over three years, we think the new [Bosch 300 Series SHEM63W55N]( is the best dishwasher for most people right now. [The Best Pocket Knife]( After [testing 28 pocket knives]( in over 60 hours of research, we found the [Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) Drifter]( is the best for most people. [The Best Exercise Ball]( After considering over [80 exercise balls]( and testing seven, we found [TheraBand’s Pro Series]( has the sturdiest seat, optimal texture, and the tightest air seal. [The Best Dog Beds]( After [testing 13 models]( we think the [Majestic Pet Products Suede Bagel Dog Bed]( is the best traditional dog bed—but we have picks for other styles, too. [The Best DNA Ancestry Testing Kit]( [Ancestry.com]( is the affordable [home DNA testing service]( we recommend if you’d like to learn about your ethnic roots or connect with unknown relatives. [The Best Free Menstrual Tracking App]( Among thousands of [period-tracking apps]( we found only one that didn’t require an account, was straightforward to use, and not bedecked with flowers: [Clue](. [Deals We Love From REI’s Labor Day Sale 2017]( [REI’s Labor Day clearance sale]( runs through September 4 and features discounts as great as 40 percent off. We’ve selected a few of the best deals. [The Best Deals We Can Find]( Because we think we can make a small difference by being picky, here are [some great deals]( on solid pieces of gear. One of our favorite deals from this week: The [The LG DLEX3370W]( is our top dryer pick in [our guide to the best washer and dryer](. Here’s a nice drop in price on our top dryer and the lowest price we’ve seen to date. We saw it as low as $730 on sale back in May, but this deal is $30 better. We haven’t seen many great deals on this dryer, so this is a great price to pick it up. Updates and Other Stuff - We’re donating all earnings from this guide from September and October to support emergency relief funds and recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey. If you’d like to donate to relief efforts directly, [The New York Times]( (parent company of The Wirecutter and The Sweethome) has a thorough list of ways to help and advice on how to avoid scams. [[Emergency Preparedness]( - We’ve added a new budget pick, the [Zinus Memory Foam 12 Inch Green Tea Mattress]( that’s good for a growing child, a guest room, or anyone on a tight budget. [[Foam Mattresses]( - We added the [Smoke Gateway]( a Wi-Fi bridge that lets you remotely monitor our also-great pick, the [ThermoWorks Smoke](. Though we haven’t tested the Smoke Gateway yet, we think it’s a pricey convenience item most people can do without. [[Probe Thermometers]( Let’s be friends... [Like us on Facebook ]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Pinterest]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Subscribe to our YouTube channel]( Getting this email for the first time? Subscribe to receive it weekly [here](. Copyright © 2017 Wirecutter, Inc., All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for Sweethome's weekly newsletter. You are also free to unsubscribe at any time. Our mailing address is: Wirecutter, Inc. 620 Eighth AvenueNew York, NY 10018 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences](