Articles by Punteha van Terheyden, Head of Solved

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 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. 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 chronic pain so small projects that bring joy are her favorite kind.

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

Layered entryway with wooden floors, vibrant wallpaper and leather chair

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

This basket’s small footprint will use minimal floor space

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Punteha van Terheyden

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

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

The ultimate home decluttering calendar – sync your diary and home with this scheduled streamlining sweep

I couldn't say goodbye to clutter after I left my job and it spread around my home like a virus – decluttering 1 area was key

This $7 collapsible dorm storage savior is perfect for keeping small shared spaces organized without wall damage

How to declutter your home in just 10 minutes – I was shocked how 1 tiny commitment turned my cluttered house around

I'm removing the awkward shelf in my messiest kitchen cabinet and switching to a genius $18 tiered pot organizer instead

I ruthlessly decluttered my 80-year-old parents' home – and discovered the story of their lives amid the chaos

I was skeptical when I tried the Smartphone Decluttering Method on my messiest rooms – I was shocked how quickly it tidied things up

An awkward, sloped yard isn't an excuse for wasted space – my resin shed has stood the test of time for 5 years

I've had terrible neck pain and cycled through six different pillows in three years – I've finally found 'The One' and 10,000 people a month swear by it, too

I’ve been an Amazon Prime member for 20 years, and I promise you the best deals are boring bulk buys – 5 practical essentials to stock up on now

I’ve finally ditched toxic plastic food containers for this safe alternative for storing meals – it's dishwasher, oven, freezer, and microwave-proof

I’m sick of my messy drawers not opening, so I'm snapping up Amazon’s versatile 65-cent organizers – they’re non-slip and easy to clean

Forget the Amazon Prime Day sale, this whopping 75% Walmart discount on digital picture frames will streamline your sentimental photo clutter in an instant, guilt-free

Banish bacteria 'blind spots' with the Transparent Cleaning method – experts say it’s like ‘turning the lights on’ hidden grime

I doubled the storage in my smallest room with this 1 item and added a stylish pop of ‘unexpected red’, bringing fun to functionality

This is the only kitchen cabinet organizer I’m buying for messy pans – it will make my awkward cabinet accessible, too

Keeping this humble $9 tool in my shower has banished limescale buildup, reduced humidity by 90% and stopped pink mold

I’m sick of my outdoor cushions getting drenched by sudden summer showers – this multi-functional 'premium' fix is what 1000s of people swear by

This $14 tiered Joseph Joseph cabinet organizer will instantly double your storage space