https://vimeo.com/1231879628?fl=tl&fe=ec&share=copy Building an Orangerie That Looks as Though It Has Always Been There The homeowners came to Smithouse with plans developed by Melville Thomas Architects for an orangerie addition to their 1920s home. The project would replace a failing patio with an enclosed structure that felt like a natural extension […]
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As we move into fall and winter is right around the corner, it’s important to make sure that your home is ready for the changing weather. There are a few simple items that every homeowner should have on their checklist which can help prepare your home and prevent unwanted issues
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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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The backpacks are packed, the school supplies are bought, and the kids are heading back to school. As summer winds down, it’s also the perfect time to tackle those home maintenance projects that have been sitting on the to-do list. A little attention now can help prevent bigger, and more
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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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When most people think about cabinetry, they immediately picture the kitchen. And while the kitchen may be the heart of the home, cabinetry quietly influences nearly every room you use each day, from bathrooms and laundry rooms to mudrooms, home offices, living spaces, and even custom entertainment areas. The best
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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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