Man standing indoors holding a YouTube Silver Play Button award and a package of Just a Dad coffee. Behind him on the wall is a large sign with the text 'JUST A DAD' in white letters inside an orange circle.

HELLO MY NAME IS TOM SHELTON (JUST A DAD)

My YouTube Journey: Helping People Make Smarter Purchases

I started my YouTube channel seven years ago by creating simple "how-to" videos to help people fix their coffee makers. What began as a passion for helping others quickly grew—I expanded into repair tutorials for other appliances, then dove into product manuals to create unboxing and setup guides for vacuums and other household items.

After reviewing so many products, I developed a deep understanding of how they work and what makes them worth buying. My goal has always been to help people make informed decisions, so I purchase every product with my own money to ensure honest, unbiased reviews. I combine hands-on testing with practical insights—bringing my dad’s common sense and expertise to each video—so you know exactly what to expect before spending your hard-earned cash.

Whether it’s troubleshooting, setup tips, or straight-up recommendations, my mission is simple: to help you choose the best products and get the most out of them.