Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden
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3 surefire ways to steam clothes without a traditional steamer – and they only take minutes
All the benefits, none of the fuss or extra spend
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The 3 pests that can come up through your drains in fall and the secrets to stopping them
Stop icky pests and their harborage activities in their tracks
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An $11 Amazon storage gem keeps my bedroom clutter out of sight – and I discovered it by mistake
After a measurement blooper, I found a brilliant way to put a narrow organizer to use
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How to clean mold in the shower, stop it coming back and why it forms in the first place
Learn how to kill spores and what to use on hard surfaces vs softer areas
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How to clean a dryer vent in 3 steps – and the startling risks of not clearing yours
Avoid fire risks by cleaning your dryer vent at least twice year
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The 7 warning signs your home has mold in the plumbing, what to never ignore and why you must act now
There are telltale signs, but if you have them, it means the problem has been there a while and needs urgent attention, plumbing experts say
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7 things people with tidy homes never do – and which habits you should ditch
Banish mess by following in the footsteps of people with tidy homes and avoiding these things
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I tried a Nate Berkus hack to organize my messy sock drawer – it’s so satisfying, cheap and easy to do
I didn’t spend a cent and it still turned out great
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Cleaning pros reveal 7 things people with nice smelling closets never do
Avoid these bloopers to keep your clothes smelling fresh
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The key to killing red ants is to get the queen, pest pros say – 12 methods for success inside and out, plus what won't work
Learn how to kill red ants and wipe out their colonies with our pest control pros' stellar insights
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Can baking soda kill bed bugs? Pest control pros say absolutely not. Here's what to do instead
Baking soda has great cleaning properties but it will not kill bed bugs and here's why
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What makes a healthy 'home microbiome' – and how disrupting yours can cause illness, mold and even bad body odor
You might have heard of a gut microbiome, but the delicate balance of fauna and flora applies to the inside of your home, too
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How to stop pests eating your jack-o'-lanterns – follow our expert advice
Effective strategies the pros prefer to keep pests from snacking on your painstakingly carved pumpkins
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10 ways to clean and maintain wooden house number signs, and always keep your exterior looking sharp
Expert home builders and exterior renovators share their tips
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6 cleaning and organizing fall traditions from around the world
Throw open your windows, 'shake' your house, and get ready for cozy season with these beautiful fall traditions from our homes editors and experts
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The 15 best ways to organize board games without cramping your style or space
From rolling carts to unboxing your favorite games, there's a solution for every household
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12 ways to organize your spices for easier cooking and optimized storage
Ditch your duplicates and discover great spice storage solutions perfect for your needs
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Are you cleaning the dirtiest part of your fridge? Experts warn failing to could lead to eating mold
Your vegetable drawer is the culprit
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I'm a homes editor and mess makes me sad and anxious. Here's 4 things I do daily to keep it at bay, including a two-minute 'Fly By'
Mess makes me miserable so I've learned some tricks to keep it under control
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3 things a professional chef who cooked for HRH Queen Elizabeth always notices about badly organized kitchens – plus tips on how to improve yours
Give your kitchen a royal boost by fixing these organizational bloopers
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5 awful home addition problems that make top construction pros wince – and how to avoid them when expanding the footprint of your home
Make sure your home addition adds value instead of draining your bank account due to poor design and structure
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I'm a homes editor and these 7 best tips I’ve learned from hundreds of hours interviewing professional cleaners are definitely coming with me into 2025
These tips straight from cleaning pros have infinitely improved my home cleaning
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7 things construction pros always notice in terrible bathroom remodels – and how you can avoid these costly errors in yours
Don't get caught out during your bathroom remodel
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8 expert ways to organize your medicine cabinet for optimum functionality, and how to avoid damaging your supplies
Get your medicine cabinet organized with these 8 expert tips from design and pharmaceutical experts
