Articles by Punteha van Terheyden, Head of Solved

Punteha was editor of Real Homes before joining Homes and Gardens as Head of Solved in July 2024. 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 the independent real-life platform, Lacuna Voices, 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 from chronic pain, so small, well-placed DIY and decluttering projects that bring joy are her favorite kind.

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

Kitchen with wooden mid-century island, Range Cooker and burgundy built-ins, large window with lace window treatment, open wall-mounted plate rack and orange and navy tiled floor

‘Permission to Do the Easiest Stuff First’ – Professional Organizer Dana White Reveals the No-Mess 5-Day Clutter Shakedown That Banishes Overwhelm

It’s a no-mess method we tried and great for those who struggle to focus or let go

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Punteha van Terheyden

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

‘Permission to Do the Easiest Stuff First’ – Professional Organizer Dana White Reveals the No-Mess 5-Day Clutter Shakedown That Banishes Overwhelm

I Hate Seeing Ugly Plastic Storage Bins Under My Sofas Every Day, so I’m Switching to These Beautiful Hyacinth Ones Instead

‘I Ran out of Storage Space in my Tiny Bathroom Before Finding this Chic $16 Storage Gem’ – Don’t Sacrifice Floor Space or Damage Walls

‘I Struggle to Focus but Tried the Sunday Butterfly Organizing Method and Finally Tidied My Home with Ease’ – Experts Say it’s Perfect for Neurodivergent Minds

I Tried 3 Genius ‘High-Impact’ Fixes to Refresh then Protect my Rugs and Carpets from Muddy Winter Boots – I'm Using them Again into 2026

These $14 Large Lidded Bins are Perfect to use as Halloween Storage Tubs in November – They’ll Keep Pests and Dust Firmly Out Until 2026

Setting Up 'Launch Pads' by the Front Door is This Expert's Easy Fix for Banishing The Morning Rush for Keys and Coats

I Tried the Easy Lunch Break Decluttering Method to Blast Through My Packed Closet for my Big Fall Switch – Start Monday to be Done by the Weekend

This stylish, energy-saving ‘little powerhouse’ will help you stay warm for just $1 a day – save $$s and keep rooms you use cozy without ugly heaters

Don’t wait till Black Friday! This classic Dyson V8 powerhouse cordless is the cheapest it's been all year, with $240 off

I’m instantly doubling coat storage in my tiny entryway for Thanksgiving guests with this discreet, damage-free 69-cent rack

I’m sick of every drawer in my living room being stuffed to the brim, so I’m grabbing these 55-cent organizers to tidy everything easily

My kitchen cabinets have become so chaotic, but this $14 stackable ‘sturdy’ shelf storage gem is the key to instant streamlining – perfect for small spaces

How to stop condensation on windows overnight this winter – 10 expert-approved ways to win this annoying cold-weather battle

‘If you hate digging for stuff, these are a win’ – sick of your vanity being a mess? These 72-cent organizers are an instant fix

Forget 'perfect' – 5 parent-approved ways to stay on top of your family's laundry without losing your mind

I tried the 'Didn't Know' decluttering method and cleared the messiest areas of my home in minutes – it's so easy to do and perfect for a fall reset

11 things people with tidy homes never do – and which habits you should ditch before 2026

Forget turning on the heating this early in fall – stay warm instead with this 5-cent-a-day heating hero and enjoy lower energy bills all winter

I tested the eufy E340 video doorbell because I was sick of Ring's monthly fees – the video is crisp, audio is clear and it's so easy to install. I'm never going back

Storage dilemma: 'I can't stand stair piles as nobody ever takes them upstairs' – this $50 solution works with the problem, not against it

Nowhere to sit in your small entryway? Save $210 on this chic Wayfair entryway storage with bench

Dollar Tree's $1.25 stackable felt organizers are a messy sock drawer savior – I'm buying 18 for a fall family tidying-up session this weekend

‘A total win’: This compact $15 Joseph Joseph cutlery organizer instantly tripled space in my small drawer – I wish I'd gotten it years ago

Everyone’s talking about cozy fall, but I’m still trying to stay cool – it's the perfect time to grab this portable AC unit at its lowest price ever