Reviews & Articles

Giving gifts can be incredibly stressful - and it can also be deeply rewarding. If you’re finding yourself drained by the gift-giving process, we want to help you take a step back. These eight questions will allow you to interrogate the pressures you’re putting on yourself - and help you find an approach to gift-giving that works for you.

Very Practical People need a Very Practical Gift. Something that’s well-made, built to last and so exceedingly useful that it couldn’t possibly go unused. That’s where we come in. From quality kitchenware to useful household essentials, our Very Practical Gift List has something for even the most unsentimental people. Read on.

Shopping for a bake-oholic? We’ve thoroughly tested all our outstanding baking equipment, and it’s all built to last. Take a look at our top favourites.

Cutting out waste entirely from our lives is extremely difficult - but certain throwaway products can be easily tackled. By swapping them out for a more durable option, you can ensure they never get binned again.

Read on to find out our favourite easy swaps to help you reduce your waste. If you take care of them, they could all last you a lifetime.

You may think that buying drinking glasses is purely an aesthetic choice. But if you live in an accident-prone household, or simply don’t fancy replacing your glasses ever again, you may be interested to know that this isn’t the case.

We’ll be taking you through the toughest varieties of glass you’ll encounter in drinkware - and some brands to look out for.

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.

We know that when it comes to home cooking, safety comes first. In this article, we’ll explain which types of frying pan can happily go from hob to oven, which are best kept exclusively on your stovetop, and our top picks for our most versatile, long-lasting pans.