Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The 5 Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Craftsman sold out. John Deere became a software trap. General Electric went disposable. So what's actually left? We compiled The Forever List, five brands that still build products that are meant to be owned, not rented. The last standouts against planned obsolescence are industrial washing machines and hand tools forged in Pennsylvania. No sponsorships. No affiliate links. The straightforward truth about what's still worth purchasing in a disposable economy.