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The BuyMeOnce Kitchen: Build a Kitchen to Last a Lifetime

We spend a healthy chunk of our lives in the kitchen. Here at BuyMeOnce we believe that a kitchen should be filled with long-lasting, durable products that can withstand rigorous daily use and are robust enough to pass on to the next generation.

6 August 2024

Spotlight on Miele: Washing Machines and Vacuums, Made Better

When it comes to appliance longevity, Miele claim to set the bar. Their motto is “Immer Besser”, “Forever Better” in English. The method is quality over quantity, legacy over short-term profit. And their philosophy isn’t just unique among the giants of appliance manufacturing -- it's quite unique among large companies in general.

6 August 2024

Right to Repair: What’s happening in the EU?

Recently the European parliament announced plans to make the durability, sustainability, and reparability of products a bigger priority as part of the drive towards a more circular economy. Whilst the planned legislation seems to be taking longer than planned, its arrival would mean the biggest step yet towards tackling these issues and a huge win for the right to repair movement. But what will it look like in reality, and what are the issues at play?

3 February 2023

7 long-lasting appliances you'll only need to buy once

Although finding buy-for-life appliances is a challenge these days, there are still companies out there making some exceptional stuff. We’ve put together a list of our favourite long-lasting appliances that we’re confident putting our name behind. With sturdy designs, repairable parts and long guarantees, these are appliances you’ll be able to trust for many years.

5 August 2022

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

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