Punteha van Terheyden
Punteha was editor of Real Homes before joining Homes and Gardens as Head of Solved. Previously, she wrote and edited lifestyle and consumer pieces for the national UK press for 16 years, working across print and digital newspapers and magazines, including BBC Good Food, Daily Mail, Metro, Mirror, Take a Break, Bella, Closer, Woman’s Own, and more. She’s also a Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter, founding editor of independent real platform, lacunavoices.com and a journalism mentor delivering guest lectures at top universities in the UK. Punteha is a DIY enthusiast and spends her weekends working on ways to personalize her newly-built home in the quiet of the English countryside and has a modern-natural home aesthetic. She is disabled and suffers chronic pain so small projects that bring joy are her favorite kind.
Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden
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How to keep cats out of a Christmas tree – 8 smart methods including distraction zones, natural scent repellents and carpet tape
You can gently train them out of it, too say our cat pros
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I saved my dull knives with a $20 sharpener style favored by Bobby Berk – it's easily my favorite kitchen buy of the year
It works so well and is a bargain this Cyber Monday
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I've had my heating on for months and saved 50% on bills thanks to a digital thermostat – and they're still discounted right now
Running it constantly is my best money-saving tip
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I'm swapping my DIY Christmas light reel for this $11 Amazon find that will hold 1,000 feet of lights — it's a game changer for holiday storage
This multi-pack will hold all my lights without fuss
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A nifty $20 shelf riser transformed my messiest kitchen cabinet – now I can grab nested plates easily without hurting my wrists
I have chronic pain and the weight of a tall plate stack was too much
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5 signs of silverfish infestation and how to stop them getting into your home
Pest pros reveal the simple fixes
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This brilliant $17 air fryer rack from Amazon doubled my cooking space, letting me cook for my family in one go – now I've found a cheaper alternative
I use it every single day
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I’m in chronic pain and vacuuming was impossible till I got a robot vacuum – it’s seriously changed my life and absolutely worth the spend
I can't stand up for more than two mins and my robot vacuums keep my house clean when I can't
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I tested the eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop and it's one of the best I've ever used on hard floors and carpets – it's now $250 cheaper this week
It's usually a mid-price winner but with this whopping discount, absolutely worth every cent
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My freshly washed socks dropped off the airer constantly until I tried the space and time-saving $10 Joseph Joseph Petal hanger
It surprised me in its usefulness and has turned out to be an unexpected laundry hero
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This nifty ID protection stamp revolutionized how easily, quickly and safely I can recycle my sensitive paperwork – and doesn’t make my hands ache
It was such a long and tedious task before I found this stamp roller
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The eufy Robot Vacuum Omni S1 Pro is great for daily cleaning and mopping in a house with kids and pets – and reduced my canister vacuum use by 90%
The flagship model really impressed me and has genuinely made my housework so much easier
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'Don't let perfect be the enemy of good' – I'm a busy mom in chronic pain but these 5 easy organizing tips keep my home tidy all winter
Minimal time and effort, maximum results
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I struggled to sort laundry for years due to back pain but a Joseph Joseph laundry organizer has made it a painless breeze. I wouldn’t be without it
The laundry in our house now sorts itself
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I tried cleaning the stainless steel in my kitchen with essential oil and it’s brilliant – I swear by it for a streak-free finish
I found it works better than commercial cleaners on even the most stubborn grime, and smells great too
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I couldn’t get stubborn scorch marks off my glass stovetop for 4 years until I tried baking soda – it worked like magic
I can't believe I didn't do this earlier
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I tried the 'game-changing' 30-Second Rule for chores I kept putting off – and it solved my procrastination like magic
Before this, I often put small household tasks off for days
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12 handy ways I banished stubborn mess with clear organizing bins around my home
Plastic ones, glass ones, even clear takeaway containers – they’ve all transformed my storage spaces for the better
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I wanted my bathroom to smell like a luxury spa and this simple cotton ball hack made it happen – I can't believe how easy it is
You need only two things to try it right now
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I tried lemon juice to remove stubborn limescale on my faucet – it was so good, I’ll never use shop-bought cleaner on it again
It was amazingly effective at getting rid of hard water stains
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How I quickly dried my ceiling after a leak using this expert-approved combination of drying methods
Water leaks leave your home open to mold. I tackled mine quickly using three different methods at once
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I tried the 'Didn't Know' decluttering method and cleared the messiest areas of my home in minutes – it's so easy to do
I’m getting rid of clutter more easily than ever before
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I’m in chronic pain and have used heating pads for 15 years to cope at home in cold weather – the best I've ever used is on sale for Amazon Prime's last day of deals
I've used more than 30 electric heating pads and they're my go-to for pain relief
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The 4 great-value storage gems from Amazon that transformed how I use my ottoman bed and streamlined my messy closet
These handy and affordable storage solutions have been total game changers
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