Reviews & Articles

Shedding light on the most durable (and shoddy) products. Read our independent reviews, advice on living a calmer, less wasteful life, plus the latest news about our mission to end throwaway culture.

Buy cheap, buy twice: how to save money by buying for life

Whilst cheap things need to be bought over and over (piling up in landfill in the meantime), you only need to pay for quality once. Buy-for-life products - ones that last forever - provide outstanding value over years of use, even if they represent a much higher upfront cost.

We’re going to discuss how and why to break away from buying cheap, and how to save money by buying more mindfully.

13 April 2022

A linen love affair? Piglet in Bed, reviewed.

Piglet in Bed products are more than your average set of bedding or pyjamas, and so to be worth it, I’d say they’d have to live up to their name…Here’s my honest, personal experience of Piglet bedding and pyjamas, from snoozing to lounging and everything in between.

5 April 2022

Solidteknics frying pans: a five year review.

So how does a lifetime guaranteed pan live up to expectations 5 years in? Luckily, some of our long-standing team members have written in-depth and honest reviews on life with a Solidteknics pan. Real reviews, from real people.

25 March 2022

The best buy-for-life pepper grinders, reviewed.

So - you’ve decided it’s time to invest in a really good pepper grinder. Since pre-ground pepper isn’t your thing, you’re obviously someone who cares about food. And as all foodies know, having the right tool for the job really can make a difference to your cooking.

8 March 2022

I wore these 'unbreakable' tights every day for a month!

I decided the only way to find out if they are actually as durable as they claim was to wear them a considerable amount. So for one month, I wore Sheertex every day.

2 March 2022

How to choose the right pan

We demystify the different materials that pans can be made from, discussing the pros and cons and the cooking experiences they offer.

24 February 2022

The Buy Me Once Kitchen: your essentials, sorted.

Despite how you’re feeling from one day to the next, your kitchenware should remain a haven within your home. A kitchen should be filled with long-lasting, durable products that withstand rigorous daily use and are robust enough to pass on to the next generation too. Whether you are an amateur cook or professional baker, we at Buy Me Once feel these products will serve you (and your children) for many years to come.

23 February 2022

Why we love the ROK manual espresso maker

Up your espresso game, with this revolutionary piece of coffee-making equipment. Here's why we love it.

18 February 2022

Why make bags from… reclaimed fire hoses?

Have you ever come across our Elvis & Kresse range whilst browsing our long-lasting products? If the answer is yes - or perhaps you’re seeing them for the first time - you were probably intrigued by the words ‘reclaimed fire hose’. Well, it’s a pretty incredible story.

16 February 2022

Cast iron pans: 10 common myths

Cast iron isn’t a dark art. Not only is seasoning and maintenance very straightforward, these pans are tough as nails, and it's hard to ruin them. We wanted to address some of the common misconceptions surrounding cast iron, so that you can do more cooking and less googling.

27 January 2022

Buying once: the greenwashing antidote

In today’s market, sustainability sells. In just the past few years, we’ve seen an eco-conscious mindset move from niche to norm - and companies are shapeshifting their branding in order to offer consumers a so-called guilt-free purchase. But how do we know when a product is actually doing good?

13 January 2022

How we found our forever coat

We talk about the design, materials and construction of our buy for life Hackney Coat. Plus - top tips for winter coat shopping.

4 January 2022

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