Punteha van Terheyden
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 UK 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 in the UK. Punteha is a DIY enthusiast and spends her weekends working on ways to personalize her newly-built home in the quiet of the English 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
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Pest control pros warn never to treat bed bugs with essential oils – and what to do instead for true success
Using essential oils can actually make a bed bug infestation worse
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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11 things professional cleaners always notice in dirty homes – and how to make them shine in yours
Add these overlooked spots around the home to your cleaning schedule now
By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated
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5 things to never clean your microwave with – and what professional cleaners use in their homes instead
Professional cleaners say to never use these items when cleaning your microwave damage and what they use at home in theirs
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Portable air conditioners vs central AC units: the difference, pros, cons and which is best for you
Our HVAC pro compares portable and central AC to help you decide the better fit for your home
By Punteha van Terheyden Published