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Right to Repair: What’s happening in the EU? - Buy Me Once UK

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? 

How to cook on our three favourite pan types - Buy Me Once UK

How to cook on our three favourite pan types

Our three favourite pan types - iron, stainless steel and enamelled - are durable enough to last the rest of your life. And they can be quite an investment too, so you don’t want them to be relegated to the back of the cupboard. 

To ensure you can use your lifelong cookware with confidence, we’re going to take you through some tried-and-tested methods to cook on these three different pans perfectly.

The linen care guide, by Untied. - Buy Me Once UK

The linen care guide, by Untied.

Linen is a wonderful natural material that comes from the stalks of the flax plant. Unlike cotton, which tends to retain moisture, linen is absorbent and dries quickly. Linen fibre is very strong, but garments and products made from it still need proper care. This is a general guide for how to care for linen garments and interior textiles, helping you make sure they last longer.
In conversation with Untied: mending clothes and mindset. - Buy Me Once UK

In conversation with Untied: mending clothes and mindset.

If you’ve been with us a long time, you’ll know that our passion is how long-lasting, quality and durable products can have a positive impact on the environment. But, it’s not always about purchasing something already designed to last, it’s about caring for and fixing our existing items to ensure they stay with us for life too...
How to make your socks last longer - Buy Me Once UK

How to make your socks last longer

Socks are one of those things we tend not to think about until something goes wrong. Holes in toes are irritating for an entire day, and losing a favoured sock can be a tragedy. Because socks are pretty cheap, we don’t tend to give their longevity a lot of thought. But how long are socks supposed to last? And is it ever possible to have a pair of socks for life?

How to season your new cast iron skillet - Buy Me Once UK

How to season your new cast iron skillet

Follow this guide for straightforward advice on how to season, wash and use your cast iron pan. You’ll be passing down the knowledge - and the pan! - to future generations.
How to maintain a razor-sharp knife - Buy Me Once UK

How to maintain a razor-sharp knife

In this guide we cover different kinds of sharpening tools, as well as top tips for keeping your knives in great condition for longer - so that your blades can last for life.
Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Living With Just 3 T-Shirts - Buy Me Once UK

Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Living With Just 3 T-Shirts

Our product researcher puts The White T-Shirt Company's organic cotton tees to the test.
BuyMeOnce UK x Clothes Doctor: Exciting News - Buy Me Once UK

BuyMeOnce UK x Clothes Doctor: Exciting News

We wondered - how can we possibly offer a repair service with our limited resources, and a small team whose sewing skills range from passable to shocking, to non-existent? Thankfully, we’ve managed to team up with Clothes Doctor, the online service making repairing garments simple, accessible and affordable. We are incredibly excited to announce that because of this collaboration, we are now able to offer either a warranty or a repair guarantee on every single item of clothing sold directly through BuyMeOnce right across our Men’s, Women’s and Kid’s sections.
Sewing Basics: How to Hem Jeans - Buy Me Once UK

Sewing Basics: How to Hem Jeans

Knowing how to alter jeans also means you can tailor them to your body and not the other way around. Found the perfect pair that make your bum look incredible but they’re pooling around your ankles? No problem, just follow the instructions below and have your perfect pair of jeans in a jiffy.  
Sewing Basics: How to Hem a Dress - Buy Me Once UK

Sewing Basics: How to Hem a Dress

Next in our Sewing Basics series we will be explaining how to hem a dress. Ever bought a dress and only worn it once or twice because it isn’t quite the right fit? Altering the hem of a garment to a more flattering length is a great way to make it more personal. The better the fit, the better you feel, and the more likely you are to get years of use out of it.
Sewing Basics: How to Fix a Zipper - Buy Me Once UK

Sewing Basics: How to Fix a Zipper

Taking the time to learn how to fix a zipper properly is a no brainer. Not only will it save you time, money and frustration in the long run, as well as keeping your clothes from unnecessarily heading to the landfill, it will make you feel like a superhuman in the process.