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Where to buy small appliances with lifetime warranties (and the ones that actually last)

Almost no small appliance has a real lifetime warranty, so we looked at what kills each one instead. Toasters, kettles, blenders, stand mixers, food processors, coffee makers, rice cookers and vacuums, plus the two categories where nothing lasts.

The best buy-it-for-life pepper grinders (2026): tested, re-checked, and two myths corrected

The best buy-it-for-life pepper grinders (2026): tested, re-checked, and two myths corrected

Our 2026 guide to the pepper mills that last a lifetime: Peugeot, Zassenhaus, Cole & Mason, Skeppshult and Fletchers' Mill, judged on what actually kills a grinder. Every warranty read on the maker's own site; every link checked on amazon.com.

Capture flame-grilled flavor with the Solidteknics Barbecue Pan

Capture flame-grilled flavor with the Solidteknics Barbecue Pan

Harness the magic of open fire cooking with the Solidteknics Barbecue Pan.
Six reasons why our customers love Solidteknics

Six reasons why our customers love Solidteknics

Each of our fantastic range of Solidteknics Quenched Season US-ION™ pans is the epitome of a Buy Me Once product. Every aspect of the design, materials and construction has been carefully considered, combining performance and strength to make it one of the best frying pans on the market. 
Why we love the ROK manual espresso maker

Why we love the ROK manual espresso maker

We wrote this piece on the benefits of no-electricity coffee from ROK. 

The Inspirationals: Antonia Edwards, Founder of Upcyclist

The Inspirationals: Antonia Edwards, Founder of Upcyclist

Imagine if all the furniture in your home sparked joy every time you look at it, didn't cost you a small fortune to own, and helped save the planet. This is the vision Antonia Edwards saw when she launched Upcyclist in 2011. We spoke with Antonia about the environmental benefits of upcycling and her best tips for sourcing genuine upcycled goods and how to get started as a beginner!
The Zero Waste Home: 13 Easy Swaps for the Kitchen

The Zero Waste Home: 13 Easy Swaps for the Kitchen

The kitchen is easily the most used in the home and has the biggest potential for waste production. Here are some easy things you can do to make your kitchen happy and waste-free.