Repair your appliances instead of replacing them this Black Friday!

November 24, 2023 | Appliance Advice | Fix First | Repair, Re-use & Recycle | No comments

When Black Friday comes around, it’s easy to set your sights on whichever new appliances or electronics have the best discounts. However, if you’re truly interested in getting the best for your buck, why not avoid the temptation of buying new appliances and instead repair the ones you already own for a mere fraction of the price?
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How buying less and repairing more makes for an easier life

July 22, 2022 | Fix First | Lifestyle | No comments

Of all the skills worth having in life, being able to fix what’s broken is undoubtedly at the top of the list. Being more repair-friendly and less consumer-driven comes with countless benefits, many of which will directly improve your way of life!
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6 easy ways to get kids into DIY and teach them a new skill

April 16, 2022 | DIY & Home Improvement | Fix First | No comments

Stuck for things to do with the kids? We’ve got just the answer! Read more

7 fix-it-yourself TV shows you won't want to miss out on!

November 19, 2021 | DIY & Home Improvement | Fix First | No comments

Getting more “hands-on” in our own homes is something we should all make a little time for. Repairing our appliances, fixing up our belongings and saying no to throw-away culture… but sometimes, it’s easy to fall short due to lack of guidance or inspiration. Fortunately, these TV shows are here to give you the boost you need!
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Restart Project: Funding the Future of the Next Generation

February 15, 2021 | Charity News | No comments

Did you know that approximately 1.8 million children in the UK do not currently have access to a laptop or computer in their own homes? We didn’t either, not until the Restart Project opened our eyes to this unacceptable injustice.

How to find the right DIY video for you!

January 3, 2020 | DIY & Home Improvement | Fix First | No comments

A whopping 70% of people who repair household appliances use YouTube as their main source for information! This just goes to show that you super savvy fixers out there know exactly what you’re doing when it comes to fixing!

Fixing First and Saving the World!

August 29, 2019 | Fix First | No comments

Our #FixFirst campaign has been a huge success! We couldn’t be prouder of our community who have helped us to spread the word, shared their amazing success stories and joined the fight against scrapping repairable appliances.