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About
FREESPACES, llc mission is to help individuals and organizations GET & STAY organized. Fortunately for her clients, FREESPACES' founder is not just a great “organizer." Deb Smulyan has a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and brings in-depth understanding and empathy to her clients along with proven strategies to help make important changes in their lives.
freespaces uses an organizing approach elegant in its simplicity. One step at a time we 1) cut through the “clutter,” 2) design new & improved storage solutions and strategies to maximize space and simplify daily life, and 3) build in new “operating” systems and “default settings” (i.e. habits) to ensure that you will be able to not just get organized - but STAY organized with ease!
Deb is continually learning new methods and best practices as a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. And she is smart, fun to work with, and tireless in her commitment to give you HUGE return on your investment.
Think of freespaces as your very own fairy godmother! We wave our magic wand and poof! Tough tasks and trouble spots giving you nightmares disappear. Piles of papers finally make sense, and that guest room no one can actually use becomes a cozy retreat instead of a dumping ground for everything that doesn't have a home.
We make it painless, we make it possible, and we empower YOU to gain control over your time, space, and peace of mind.
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Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 99 times
Serves Baltimore, MD
Background checked
2 employees
11 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.
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Services offered
Type of home organizing service
Areas needing organization
Closets
Bedrooms
Kitchen
In-home office
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Nichole C.
Jun 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Deb was great to work with-she was on time, highly organized and went to work right away. She unpacked a very large glass front china cabinet, over 7 feet tall full of 20 + years of glassware, china, cutlery, linens and some knicknacks. Items were carefully wrapped in packing paper and boxed, mostly for donation to a local charity and some to be moved to a new home. Additionally Deb unpacked a large bookcase containing valued art books with great care.
She made the packing experience much less stressful and gave good advice - "focus on packing room by room ".
I would hire her again.
Details: Packing • 3 rooms
Packing and Unpacking
Mike J.
Jun 19, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a wonderful experience working with Deb from Freespaces LLC for my organizing needs. She was incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and truly went above and beyond to help me tackle a daunting task — organizing my deceased parents’ documents as well as my own important paperwork. Throughout the entire process, Deb was friendly, approachable, and genuinely passionate about creating a clutter-free office space that feels manageable and welcoming.
She took the time to understand my goals, and her practical guidance and hands-on support made an overwhelming project feel easy and achievable. Thanks to her expertise, everything is now neatly organized and properly filed. I highly recommend Deb and Freespaces LLC to anyone looking for professional organizing services, and I will absolutely be using her for future homeorganization projects! No "gear adrift" here - Thank you Deb!!
Thank you Mike for the opportunity to help. The loss of a parent is always hard, but you have acted as an exemplary steward of your father’s (and stepmother’s) legacy. I am available to assist in the future - and you were an excellent partner in this process. Thanks again for trusting freespaces with such an important project. Deb
Home Organizing
Anne B.
Jun 9, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Deb and Freespaces to assist my daughter in organizing her new home during her husband's brief deployment. My daughter, a nurse and military spouse with two young children, was eager to organize her kitchen, pantry, laundry room and living space, but lacked the time or expertise to do so. Deb was a godsend. In just one day, she transformed two pantries, made order out of chaos in the laundry room, and along the way coached us on the how's and why's of her approach. She also offered excellent space planning advice and ways to make the home more family-friendly while also looking tidy and attractive and provided my daughter with the best products to finish the organizing effort. All in all, a great investment. And her husband was thrilled with the results when he returned home.
Thank you, Anne! It was great fun working with you both and was so happy to have the opportunity to help. I love assisting young moms (particularly military spouses) with young kids because simplifying and organizing the home has such a BIG impact on making every day easier and more efficient . Thank you for the opportunity! You or Katie are always welcome to get in touch for organizing info or advice. Deb
Home Organizing
Travis S.
Feb 1, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Deb was a pleasure to work with! She assisted in helping my parents move in to their new house.
Deb was very thorough in gathering as many details about what was required of her before beginning the work. We were unfortunately only able to work together one day as there were some complications due to COVID which forced us to postpone the rest of the required work, but in that one day she was able to organize an entire kitchen which is impressive considering my parents had just moved in to their new house and everything was in random boxes that were unlabeled.
Additionally she had some consultations with my mother to help give her some tools to continue organizing and preparing for their next collaboration once it's safe for them to work together again. I would highly recommend Deb for any of your homeorganization needs!
Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Closets • Bedrooms • Kitchen • In-home office • Bathrooms • Garage • Storage area • 1,500 - 2,000 sq ft • Very unorganized
Home Organizing
Claudia R.
Apr 2, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Deb took a giant pile of boxes that we just moved into our new home and turned it into a livable, functional, tidy space. She created systems that were easy to follow so even when things got messy, it was possible to quickly put everything right. She understood the challenges of organizing a busy family of 5 and had great storage solutions for the kids toys. We would be lost without her!
Details: Space planning • Paper management • Storage advice • Closets • In-home office • Bedrooms • Storage area • 1,500 - 2,000 sq ft • Unorganized
freespaces, llc's reply
Claudia and her husband were absolutely wonderful to work with -- they have 3 great kids, busy lives, and wanted to start out right in their new home! We were able to agree on goals and execute a plan very efficiently and with a lot of high impact results -- quickly and affordably. Sometimes it just takes a fresh perspective and professional expertise to make a house an efficient home -- so the family has more time for each other!
Home Organizing
Credentials
Background Check
Deborah Smulyan
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
FREESPACES offers Thumbtack clients a $10/hr discount over standard rates.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1. Initial Contact: A brief (15 min) complimentary "intake" phone consultation
2. Next Step: Schedule an initial on-site session (minimum 3-hour) - or a virtual session for remote clients or to prep for on-site session.
3. Implement plan - determine best, most cost-effective way to achieve client goals!
4. When project is done, freespaces' remains available to answer questions and tweak systems.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
M.S.W. (Master's degree in Social Work with specialty in organizing, management and planning)
Member, National Association of Productivity and Professional Organizers (NAPO)
Decades of high-level and hands-on executive experience managing people, projects, programs and organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Cross-cultural experience living and working internationally.
Personal experience buying, selling, renovating and designing homes.
