
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 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. Punteha is a DIY enthusiast and spends her weekends working on ways to personalize her newly-built home in the quiet of the tranquil 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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I always get my small space storage from Wayfair – and these discounted $35 Martha Stewart storage boxes are the perfect fix for my tiny vanity
I'm going vertical for tiny space storage success with this Early Way Day 2025 bargain
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I tried this one easy dishwasher trick and made the annoying need for manual drying a thing of the past
If you hate those little pools of water left on your cups and crockery, this towel trick is for you
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Using my Iranian grandma's fridge trick keeps my crisper drawer pristine – and fresh produce lasts twice as long
It's amazing how a simple tweak can make such a big difference
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My grandma's 'chimney effect' bedroom cooling trick brought goose-pimple inducing relief to help me sleep on the hottest nights in Iran
Use air pressure and temperature differentials to your benefit and beat the heat
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It’s a concept straight out of a fashionista's playbook, but I used the Sandwich Method to organize my kitchen shelves – it’s never looked sleeker
It transformed messy to mesmerizing in a matter of seconds
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I’m a homes editor and these are the 4 vital storage items I’m 'adding to cart' this spring – and why you should too
I've learned a few hard lessons in recent weeks and these storage solutions will help
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This tiered Joseph Joseph dish rack solved the constant sink-side traffic jam in my kitchen
I wish I’d swapped to it sooner
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My easy-to-maneuver and lightweight Miele C1 vacuum is perfect if you have back or arm pain – grab 20% off in the final stretch of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Even though I love my robot vacuums, I won’t be letting go of my Miele
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My cheap dehumidifier makes easy work of air drying laundry indoors despite the humidity of spring showers – get yours on sale for just $49 now
It's useful for lots of things around my home
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This slim $22 shoe rack from Amazon solved the storage snag in our tiny entryway
It was a temporary solution but has been so functional for four years
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My large patio furniture is taking over my small outdoor space – this dining set from Walmart is the perfect swap (and it now has $200 off)
Get it while stocks last
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8 easy things I did to make my tiny home office calming, clutter-free, cozy and comfortable to work in
Simple changes have made all the difference in my tiny space
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This cheap pet hair-removing tool makes easy work of shedding season in my cat-friendly home every spring – my $16 bulk buy lasts a whole year
I use them every day but they're particularly handy in the spring and fall
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I'm Persian and the 13 days of cleaning I always do to mark Nowruz – the first day of spring and Iranian New Year – will spruce up your house in no time
See in spring with a deep seasonal clean
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I ditched smokey incense sticks and candles for non-toxic dry-fragrance reeds – now my house always smells like a luxurious hotel for just $18
They smell so good and last for longer than oil reed diffusers
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I worked in retail for 6 years and spent 6000+ hours folding 1000s of garments – my fool-proof ‘air folding’ method tidies clothes into satisfying stacks in seconds
I spent years folding mountains of clothing and perfected my technique
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My must-have cleaning solution for shedding season – I’ve tested 3 eufy robot vacuums and they're a game changer for pet hair cleanup
Daily vacuuming with zero physical effort has been transformative in my home
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Removing this one personal item from my bedroom restored calm and helped me sleep again
Professional organizers agree excessive visual clutter can impact your sleep quality
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Can you make pancakes in an air fryer? I tried and it's quick and easy – but here's how it compares to stovetop
In the battle of air fryer pancakes vs stove-top, one came out winning
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I’m a homes editor and I wish I'd known these 4 crucial cleaning tips that make chores cheaper, easier and quicker years ago
What I know at nearly 40 would have been so useful in my 20s
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I switched to these electric diffusers and my home now always smells luxurious – they're easy to control and much more potent than reed diffusers
Electric diffusers are better value for money and have versatile running options
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4 vital ways you can cook and stay fed during a power outage – planning ahead is a must, say professional survivalists
You can still cook when the utilities are out in your home with the right know-how
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3 crucial things I know about tidying at nearly 40 that I wish I’d known at 20
I learned these the hard way
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Astronaut Chris Hadfield reveals 7 out-of-this-world organizing tips from living on the International Space Station – they’ll transform how you tidy your home
Turbocharge how you tidy things for good
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