Welcome to Elliot Pyrdum
Practical guides to improving, buying, building, designing and maintaining a home - with real numbers, not sales talk.
Latest guides
#1
Kitchen Addition Costs in 2026
A bump-out, a rear extension and a full new kitchen are three different budgets. Here is where the money goes in 2026, line by line, before the finishes start.
#2
A Whole-House Air Quality Plan That Actually Works
Filters, ventilation and moisture control do more for indoor air than any single purifier. Here is the order that works, what each step costs and where money is wasted.
#3
Small Bedroom Layouts With Real Storage
A bed against the wrong wall wastes more space than any clever gadget can recover. These layouts are measured, not styled, and they hold up to daily life.
How we work at Elliot Pyrdum
Our process is open, independent and built for homeowners.
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We research
We collect current prices, permit rules and manufacturer data from primary sources such as energy.gov, not press releases.
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We check the numbers
Every figure is compared against at least two independent sources and a real project budget.
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You act with confidence
You get a sequence you can follow, the costs to expect and the mistakes to avoid.