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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For years I strived for ‘housekeeping perfection’ but actually, 'good enough' is just fine too – I promise you’ll be happier for it
It’s a life-changing mindset shift that helped me regain daily joy
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I switched from a toxic plastic chopping board to glass when I got the ick – and cleaning experts urge you to do the same
Plastic chopping boards harbor bacteria, are porous and can shed plastic into food
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Let me de-influence you on the 5 stifling cleaning and decluttering beliefs that are actually holding you back
It'll make housekeeping easier and less stressful
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I tried this $9 weatherstripping tape on doors for an easy, instant block on winter drafts – it restored coziness in my living room
The draft under my front door was zapping all the heat from my living space
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‘We’ve forgotten about the concept of convalescence’ – I have chronic pain and limited mobility, but this pacing technique helps me clean my home
I’ve been in severe pain for more than 20 years and this method transformed my life. It can help you too
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I can’t believe how much hidden grime this $6 scrubbing tool pulled out of areas I had already cleaned
I’ll never deep clean without it again
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Home & Garden's ultimate guide for a tidy home
The desire for a beautifully designed, clutter-free space has never been more relevant
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I’ve been doing the ‘Pick Up and Place’ organizing method for 12 years – I promise it will transform how tidy your home is with minimal effort
It's low effort, and brings maximum impact
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I didn't have shelves in my tiny shower, so I tried adhesive shampoo storage and it's stayed up for years
I've been pleasantly surprised at its sticking power
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3 guilt-free ways to get rid of unwanted home gifts without putting them in the trash or selling them
Purge the guilt and clutter with these expert tips to find your unwanted gifts a new home
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6 easy ways to prevent damage to your dining table including discreet protection mats and trivets under beautiful cookware
These are a must for hosting
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My freshly-cut Christmas tree smelled foul – but I fixed it cheaply and quickly with this DIY deodorizing spray
It was back to alpine-fresh in less than 24 hours
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I banished cookware tsunamis from my kitchen cabinets with this no-drill Joseph Joseph pot lid holder — hurry while stocks last!
It’s the perfect practical fix ahead of Christmas hosting
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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
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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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