Frequently Asked Questions
Do You buy the products with your own money?
Yes — I personally buy 100% of the products I review with my own money. A few items have been sent to me over the years, but I still choose to purchase the vast majority myself. It’s the only way I can guarantee honest, real-world reviews you can trust.
HOw long have you been doing youtube reviews?
I started on YouTube back in 2012, sharing simple family moments and sports clips just for fun. Over the years, I realized how much I enjoyed creating videos and connecting with people. In 2017, I shifted into making “how-to” content because I discovered something important — I genuinely love helping people solve real, everyday problems.
That change completely reshaped my channel. Viewers started relying on my honest reviews and step-by-step guides, and I found myself wanting to go deeper, test more products, and answer more questions. By 2022, that passion had grown into my full-time career.
Today, every video I create is built around that same mission — real-world testing, honest opinions, and helping families make smarter decisions. That’s what Just a Dad Approved is all about, and I’m proud of how far this journey has come.
How many robot vacuums and home appliances have you tested?
Over the past few years, I’ve personally bought and tested 500+ robots & vacuums and 1,000+ home appliances and gadgets. Every review is based on hands-on testing in a real home.
What makes a product “Dad Approved”?
A product becomes Dad Approved when it passes my real-world tests — performance, durability, price, customer experience, and long-term reliability. Only the best get the Dad-Approved sticker and show up in my top picks.
Do you get paid by brands to say nice things?
No.
I never take payment for positive reviews. If a product is good, I’ll say it. If it’s trash, I’ll say that too. My entire brand is built on trust and real-world results.
How do your affiliate links work?
If you click a link on my website or YouTube and make a purchase, I earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support my channel so I can keep buying products and doing these honest reviews.
Will you test a product I recommend?
Absolutely.
I read every comment and email. If enough people request the same product — or if it looks interesting — I’ll add it to my list and buy it.
How do you find the best deals?
I track prices daily across Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers. When a product I highly recommend hits a big sale, I send an email alert so you don’t miss it.
Do companies ever sponsor your videos?
At this time, no. All of my content is self-funded to keep it honest. If that ever changes, I’ll always disclose it clearly.
How can I support your channel?
The best ways are:
Use my affiliate links
Subscribe to my YouTube channel
Sign up for my email list
Leave comments or share my videos
It all helps me keep doing what I love.