The best ice cream sandwiches

Plus: Tips for keeping cool this summer, how to keep pests out of your home, and more [The best ice cream sandwiches]( There’s something fantastic about an old-school-style ice cream sandwich—the kind with a sweet layer of vanilla ice cream wedged between two chocolate wafers that stick to your fingers. After testing 12 dairy and non-dairy ice cream sandwiches, [we present our official recommendations for the creamiest and most flavorful sammies]( to keep you cool this summer. You might be surprised about which ones did and didn’t make the cut (we’re looking at you, Klondike). When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Learn More ›]( [Cool down with Chill Week]( Summer is in full swing, which means lots of barbecues, poolside lounging, and sipping lemonade in the shade. It also means hot and miserable days—ones that seem to drag on forever. That’s why this week we’re focusing on tips and tricks for beating the heat. We’ll have a new guide on the best canned cocktails, as well as a rundown of our staff’s favorite beach gear. We hope these tips offer you some much-needed relief from the sun, so you can focus on something other than sweaty misery. [You can find all of our cool coverage here throughout the week](. More this week [How to make excellent ice cream at home]( Making ice cream at home is actually pretty easy. And [by incorporating a couple simple tips]( you can elevate your DIY dessert from good to great. [Why I douse my body with cold water every night]( The best way to cool down your body is to [drench yourself with cold water](. The practice is easy and mood-boosting, and it could be a literal life-saver. [How to get rid of ants, mice, and other pests]( With some basic cleaning products, traps, and a dab of peanut butter, [you can conquer the pests]( invading your home. The week's best deals [Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub]( [Deal price: $115]( | Street price: $130 A smart grill [gives you a better way to monitor your meat or veggies]( without having to hover over a scorching iron grate. The Weber hub is a Wi-Fi–enabled probe thermometer with a magnetic base. It sticks to the side of your grill and allows you to simultaneously monitor four portions of food. This device syncs with the Weber Connect app, which offers step-by-step grilling guides and can notify you when your food is ready. [Buy now from Lowe's ›]( [Atlas Coffee Club Subscription]( [Deal price: $14]( | Street price: $33 Use code WC50 Wirecutter staffers [love coffee](. Our resident coffee snob, editor Ben Keough, insists that an Atlas subscription makes the best gift. Each month’s coffee comes from a different country, such as Peru or Rwanda—not just Colombia or Ethiopia, as you’d find with many other coffee services. Every package includes a postcard with fun facts about that country’s coffee industry. Plus, your recipient can select their roast and grind preferences. [Buy now from Atlas Coffee Club ›]( [Herman Miller Sayl Office Chair With Fully Adjustable Arms]( [Deal price: $523]( | Street price: $615 The Sayl represents a good compromise between a budget-friendly chair and a high-end one. [We found it comfortable enough to sit in all day]( and our smaller testers especially liked it. The rubber mesh back moves and stretches as you shift into it, and as the day progresses, it provides plenty of support for the S-shaped curve of your spine. We recommend adding the fully adjustable arms, bringing the price up to $523 with this deal. [Buy now from Herman Miller ›]( [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? [Unsubscribe here](. 
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