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

Small living room with colorful lounger and large potted plants. The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Desert View

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

It holds 35 pairs of shoes in one go

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Punteha van Terheyden

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

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

‘I felt completely sick’ – water damage wreaked $80,000 of 'havoc' and months of 'painful' repairs on this devastated homeowner

'Organized and fabulous' – I already have this Joseph Joseph laundry basket, but it’s so good I’m buying another for my bedroom while there is a $30 discount

I follow these 5 simple steps after every shower and my bathroom is always spotless and mold-free

I’ve had enough of the visual chaos of my metal shoe rack, so I’m upgrading to this $99 flash deal on a slim and tidy rattan closet for my tiny entryway

I'm sick of chaos in my fridge, so I'm bagging these $13 stackable organizers to sort it out once and for all

‘Everything has a place now’ – my favorite 72-cent Amazon drawer organizers are back on sale and they’re perfect mess-busters across the home

Is the outside of your home covered in dusty summer cobwebs? Remove them easily at arm's length with this free DIY tool tip

I've switched on my brain's cleaning autopilot with this fun musical hack that mental health pros say will beat procrastination and chore dread

I was horrified to learn this is one of the dirtiest items in my house, but an ‘awesome’ $12 cleaning duo helps me quickly and fully sanitize it with ease

Tired of wrinkled, messy cloth place mats and napkins? This compact $16 undershelf holder is perfect for small kitchens and takes ‘one second to install’

If your bedroom is short on floor and storage space, this $32 slide-out under-bed-saviour is the perfect fix

‘I felt outraged I had to do this so soon’ – decluttering after bereavement is never easy, but an organizing pro reveals the crucial mantra to relieve decision-making doubt

Considering AC? Here's what you need to know before you invest, from HVAC and industry pros

I’m sick of my trash bags tearing, so I’m switching to these great value 15-cent heavy-duty ones that 190,000 people swear by

Intentional ‘Tidying Festivals’ helped me finally declutter my empty nest before I downsized

‘I’m obsessed’ – this affordable Wayfair alternative to the IKEA Kallax desk is top of my list for extra storage and clever features that come as standard

Sick of streaky summer windows? More than 20,000 people were ‘beyond impressed’ with this $7 Sprayway Glass Cleaner last month

This ‘perfect organization partner’ is a decluttering hero you’ll bring out again and again – especially if you get distracted mid-task

‘Finally! A way to organize all these metal cups’ – my messy bottles are so annoying, but I'm getting this adjustable cabinet hero that 1000s swear by

‘10 times better than the cheap ones’ – my tiny entryway didn't have space for a bulky shoe organizer, but stackable Joseph Joseph boxes are the one

I’m obsessed with herbs and spices, but my small kitchen cabinet ran out of space – this 73-cent renter-friendly clip doubled my storage instantly

Extreme heat and humidity made me ill until I got this portable AC unit for my bedroom – it's the best money I've spent in 2025

‘I've purchased these twice, I absolutely love them’ – say goodbye to wasted bathroom cabinet space with stackable $6 drawers that unlock full storage potential