{"id":49271,"date":"2025-10-17T15:01:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drewandjonathan.com\/?page_id=49271"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:12:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T20:12:57","slug":"editorial-standards-product-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drewandjonathan.com\/editorial-standards-product-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Editorial Standards and Product Recommendation Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How We Choose What to Recommend<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Here’s why you can trust us.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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Here’s the Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We get it\u2014when you’re shopping for your home<\/a>, you want honest advice from people who actually know their stuff. That’s exactly what we’re here for: Every product we recommend goes through a real vetting process because we know our suggestions influence your actual purchases and projects. We don’t take that lightly! So we\u2019re giving you a peek inside how we choose the items you see on DrewandJonathan.com, whether it\u2019s small decor or a larger investment piece you\u2019ll use for years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What We Look For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When we’re considering a product to feature, here’s what matters to us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–Does it actually work in real homes?<\/strong> We think about whether it’ll fit different styles and setups, not just picture-perfect showrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–Is it worth the money?<\/strong> We compare it to similar products to make sure you’re getting solid value. We also try and recommend options at different price points so there’s something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–Will it last?<\/strong> We do our homework on durability and the item\u2019s claims to hold up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–Does it make sense financially?<\/strong> Not just the sticker price\u2014we think about maintenance costs, how long it’ll last, and what you’re really paying over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How We Test and Evaluate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Research Phase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before anything makes it onto our site, we:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Research what’s leading the market, as well as what’s new and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-When necessary, dig into manufacturer specs and certifications (the boring but important stuff).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Read and consider customer reviews, professional ratings, and what people are saying in forums like Reddit<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Consider sustainability and\/or how long products typically last. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Get hands-on with testing when we can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Talk to the pros when possible\u2014contractors, designers, and tradespeople.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Up Over Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our job doesn’t stop once we recommend something. We:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Keep tabs on how products perform long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Monitor customer feedback and satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Update our recommendations if there are recalls, new versions, or if something stops living up to our standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Editors’ Experience <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Team of Experts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our editors, writers, trend forecasters, and, of course, Drew and Jonathan<\/a>, have decades of combined experience in home improvement and design. We’re committed to giving you the best advice based on real expertise\u2014not just what’s trending or what pays the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Editorial Independence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to our research, our team is also guided by the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Merit matters most. We recommend products because they’re actually good, period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-We’re upfront about sponsored content. If something’s an ad or partnership, we make it super obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-When we recommend products, we’ll tell you if we earn a commission (you can find our affiliate link disclaimer at the top of our articles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-We\u2019ll be very clear when we\u2019ve tested something ourselves and give it a staff stamp of approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–Bottom line:<\/strong> Our readers alway come first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But We’re Always Getting Better<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We regularly review and update our product picks to make sure they still meet our standards. Things change, products get updated, and we stay on top of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to Weigh In?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Got feedback on something we recommended? Had a different experience with a product? We want to hear about it.<\/a> Your input helps us get better at what we do, and to serve you and the whole community better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for trusting us with your home projects. We\u2019re so happy you\u2019re here. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here’s the Deal We get it\u2014when you’re shopping for your home, you want honest advice from people who actually know their stuff. That’s exactly what we’re here for: Every product we recommend goes through a real vetting process because we know our suggestions influence your actual purchases and projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":49275,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"static-margins.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-49271","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nEditorial Standards and Product Recommendation Policies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wondered how we choose the items featured on our site? 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