5 cheap(ish) things to keep your bedroom cool

Plus: The best washing machines, how to buy a sofa, and more [How to keep your bedroom cool all summer]( [A close-up of a Vornado fan.]( Michael Hession If you’ve ever tossed and turned in the sweltering summer heat, this one’s for you. An air conditioner is obviously the best fix for a hot bedroom. But if you don’t have one, there are some [relatively simple items]( you can buy to chill you out all night—without maxing out your electric bills. When you buy through our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Learn more ›]( New picks [The best washing machines (and their matching dryers)]( After a new round of testing, we recommend two new runner-up picks: the [GE GFW650]( and [GFD65](. The GE GFW650 is a great washing machine. It cleans clothes efficiently and is gentle on fabrics. But what sets it apart from the competition is a feature-packed design that prevents musty smells and mold growth. Its parts are antimicrobial, and a built-in vent system dries out the drum. Most dryers work about the same, so don’t feel too pressured to buy the GFW650’s matching dryer. But if you like an aesthetic match or want to guarantee that your machines will stack, the GFD65 is a good model. It performed decently in our evaluations, thoroughly drying our test load in just under an hour. Read more in [our guide to the best washing machines (and their matching dryers)](. [More this week]( [An array of personal blender parts next to fruit.]( [Make perfect summer smoothies at home]( The NutriBullet Pro 900 is simply [the best personal blender](. It has a powerful motor, a small footprint, and a large capacity. It liquified everything we threw in it, without straining. [A person sitting on a sofa.]( [The ultimate sofa buying guide]( Shopping online for a sofa requires a huge amount of trust. We’ve got your back with [a checklist of factors to consider]( and some trusted brands we love. [The supplies needed to clean a pepper mill, including a bowl, a cloth, a brush, a funnel, and fresh black peppercorns.]( [How to clean a pepper mill]( If you notice your mill is no longer cranking out freshly ground pepper, [it’s time to give it a clean](. All you need: two minutes and some common household supplies. [A person reading with a throw blanket wrapped around their shoulders.]( [The 9 coziest throw blankets]( After swaddling ourselves in 41 blankets, we’ve rounded up [nine of our favorites]( a breezy, airy throw that’s perfect for summer. [This week’s best deals]( [The Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress.]( [Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress (Queen)]( [Deal price: $1049]( | Street price: $1660 Use promo code WIRECUTTER The 11-inch Leesa Sapira Hybrid offers the cradling pressure relief of memory foam along with the gentle bounce of springs, making it a comfortable option for all types of sleepers. When we first tested it in 2018, it won more votes than any other mattress in the hybrid category, and through two more rounds of testing, it has remained a strong favorite. [Buy now from Leesa]( [The L.L.Bean Men’s Wicked Good Moccasins.]( [L.L.Bean Men’s Wicked Good Moccasins]( [Deal price: $67]( | Street price: $79 Use promo code WCSLEEP15 These are by far the best men’s slippers. They’re super-warm and durable, and in our long-term tests, they’ve stayed breathable and fluffy longer than other pairs. We like these sheepskin moccasins because they provide good all-around coverage of the whole foot, but they’re still easy to slip on and off without having to use your hands. [Buy now from L.L.Bean]( [The Nest Easy Breather Pillow.]( [Nest Easy Breather Pillow]( [Deal price: $75]( | Street price: $89 Use promo code WCMD22 Side- and back-sleepers will love snoozing on the Nest Easy Breather. Though it might seem tall out of the box, you can remove clumps of the shredded foam until you get the loft just right. This customizability makes it easy to get the perfect level of firm support. The machine-washable cover is soft and cool to the touch. And unlike other memory pillows, this one doesn’t have a funky smell. [Buy now from Nest Bedding]( [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving these, [unsubscribe here](. Wirecutter, Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue. New York, NY 10018 [Privacy Policy]( | [California Notices]( | [Terms of Service]( [Contact Us]( [Privacy Policy]( [California Notices]( [Terms of Service]( [Contact Us](