There’s rarely a straight line to finding the right career and Cortney’s path to Smithouse Design + Build is a perfect example. With a background that includes Art History, a Master’s degree in Architecture, and experience in sales and marketing, Cortney brings a unique combination of design knowledge, communication skills,
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https://vimeo.com/1223738795?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci We’ve visited this Guilford project several times throughout construction, but this time, JP is back for the best part… the finished reveal! The goal from the beginning was ambitious: create a new orangery that felt as though it had always been part of this historic Guilford home. Working alongside
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https://vimeo.com/1219951376?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci We’re taking our game indoors. ⛳ Smithouse Design + Build is excited to announce our new partnership with The Back Nine Golf, including our very own sponsored simulator bay at their new Cockeysville/Timonium-area location! We’re always looking for new ways to connect with the communities we serve, and this
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My wife and I recently purchased a small piece of land on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where we hope to build our retirement home a few years from now. We’ve never built a home from the ground up before, so naturally, the wish list has already started. Some of it is
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For more than 13 years, Site Supervisor Mike Cox has been an important part of the Smithouse team, and a familiar face to many of our longtime clients. In fact, Mike has been with Smithouse almost from the beginning, working alongside Dave and JP as the company has grown and
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Behind every exceptional remodeling project is a team of talented professionals, but few have had as much influence on the growth and evolution of Smithouse Design + Build as Vice President of Production JP Pototschnik. For more than 20 years, JP has helped transform Smithouse from a small, family-owned remodeling
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Restoring History After the Unexpected Fire restoration presents a unique set of challenges, especially when the home is rich in history and architectural character. Every decision requires balancing modern building standards with the responsibility of preserving the craftsmanship that made the home special in the first place. In this installment
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Behind every successful remodeling project is a team of professionals working diligently behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. While homeowners often interact with our designers, project managers, and craftspeople throughout the renovation process, there is an entire support team ensuring projects stay organized, vendors are paid, payroll is
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At Smithouse, every successful remodeling project begins long before construction starts. It begins with listening, asking the right questions, understanding how a family lives, and helping homeowners navigate the often overwhelming process of turning ideas into a clear plan. Few people embody that part of the experience more than Project
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What happens when an underutilized basement becomes one of the most intentional spaces in the home? In this episode, we’re out in Upperco walking through a basement transformation that goes far beyond finishing square footage. Starting with a blank canvas, concrete floors and foundation walls, this project is all about
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