๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey, I'm Michael โ€” The Gadget Dad

Testing gadgets so you don't waste your money.

Real tests, real messes, honest verdicts. Every gadget gets one: Dad Approved or Back in the Box.

Michael, The Gadget Dad
Dad Approved badge Keeper or Skip #1 โ†’
The Gadget Dad TGD logo, #thegadgetdad

A dad, a camera, and way too many gadgets.

I test the stuff that shows up in your feed: cleaning gadgets, tools, kitchen tech, and truck & outdoor gear.

If it's junk, I'll say so. If it's worth your money, you'll know why.

The series

Short, honest, and usually a little messy.

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Keeper or Skip #N

One gadget, one real test, one straight answer.

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Pro vs Viral

The trending gadget goes head-to-head with the pro tool.

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Rug Rescue

Cleaning gadgets vs. the worst stains a family can make.

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Dad Fix in 60

Quick fixes and hacks, done in about a minute.

Two verdicts. Zero fence-sitting.

Dad Approved โ€” thumbs up

๐Ÿ‘ Dad Approved

It survived the test and earned a spot in my house.

  • Does what the ad promised
  • Worth the money
  • I'd buy it again
Back in the Box โ€” thumbs down

๐Ÿ‘Ž Back in the Box

It flopped. It's going back in the box โ€” and maybe back to the store.

  • Didn't hold up to real use
  • Cheaper option does it better
  • Save your money

Gadget Dad Picks

Tested-and-approved gear is on the way.

Coming soon

Cleaning pick

Coming soon

Tool pick

Coming soon

Kitchen pick

Coming soon

Truck pick

Coming soon

Outdoor pick

Coming soon

Wildcard pick

Questions? Answers.

Do brands pay for good reviews?

Nope. Sponsored or not, the verdict is the verdict. If it's Back in the Box, I'll say so.

How do you test stuff?

The way a real family would use it โ€” on real messes all around the house: the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room, the garage and truck, and out in the yard. Spills, grease, pet hair, muddy shoes, sticky kid stuff... if it can get messy, it gets tested.

Can I suggest a gadget?

Please do! Email [email protected] or drop it in the comments on TikTok.

I'm a brand. How do we work together?

Reach out at [email protected].

Got a gadget you want tested?

Brands, collabs, or a gadget for the next Keeper or Skip?