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. Previous to this, she wrote and edited lifestyle and consumer pieces for the national press since 2008, 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. Punteha also has four years experience in the perfume industry, helping clients find the perfect fragrance for special occasions and daily use, and uses her industry training to mix her own essential oil blends for long-lasting, layered luxury home fragrancing.

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

Dark, luxe walk-in closet with floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes, matte dark blue wallpapered doors with red oriental floral design. Plush burgundry carpets with round velvet matching large seat in center

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

It stops task overwhelm in its tracks and is brilliantly effective

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Punteha van Terheyden

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

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

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

This miniature $16 foldaway laundry rack from Joseph Joseph is perfect for even the tiniest of homes and takes up zero floor space

Why is my home's masonry looking chalky? Contractors reveal the cause, how to easily restore it before winter, and when this residue is a warning sign

If you want your laundry basket to stay fresh, this $16 ventilated one is so easy to keep sanitized – it knocks out odors before they start

I ran out of hanging space in my tiny closet before I spotted this simple $6 storage solution

‘Have a dryer? You should have this’ – the $17 extending dryer vent cleaning hero 10,000 Amazon shoppers bought last month and loved

I desperately need a small cabinet for my compact bathroom, and this slim $51 freestanding gem will instantly double my storage for essentials

I’ll admit I have too many shoes that I won’t get rid of – this $12 over-the-door organizer is the small-space fix I’ve been looking for

I’m a stubborn millennial and hate ironing, but I'll admit this $49 compact steamer for easy wrinkle-banishing is now a must-have