
Punteha van Terheyden
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
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 The eufy Robot Vacuum Omni S1 Pro is great for daily cleaning and mopping in a house with kids and pets – and reduced my canister vacuum use by 90%The flagship model really impressed me and has genuinely made my housework so much easier By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 'Don't let perfect be the enemy of good' – I'm a busy mom in chronic pain but these 5 easy organizing tips keep my home tidy all winterMinimal time and effort, maximum results By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 I struggled to sort laundry for years due to back pain but a Joseph Joseph laundry organizer has made it a painless breeze. I wouldn’t be without itThe laundry in our house now sorts itself By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 I tried cleaning the stainless steel in my kitchen with essential oil and it’s brilliant – I swear by it for a streak-free finishI found it works better than commercial cleaners on even the most stubborn grime, and smells great too By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 I couldn’t get stubborn scorch marks off my glass stovetop for 4 years until I tried baking soda – it worked like magicI can't believe I didn't do this earlier By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 I tried the 'game-changing' 30-Second Rule for chores I kept putting off – and it solved my procrastination like magicBefore this, I often put small household tasks off for days By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 12 handy ways I banished stubborn mess with clear organizing bins around my homePlastic ones, glass ones, even clear takeaway containers – they’ve all transformed my storage spaces for the better By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 I wanted my bathroom to smell like a luxury spa and this simple cotton ball hack made it happen – I can't believe how easy it isYou need only two things to try it right now By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 I tried lemon juice to remove stubborn limescale on my faucet – it was so good, I’ll never use shop-bought cleaner on it againIt was amazingly effective at getting rid of hard water stains By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 How I quickly dried my ceiling after a leak using this expert-approved combination of drying methodsWater leaks leave your home open to mold. I tackled mine quickly using three different methods at once By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 I’m in chronic pain and have used heating pads for 15 years to cope at home in cold weather – the best I've ever used is on sale for Amazon Prime's last day of dealsI've used more than 30 electric heating pads and they're my go-to for pain relief By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 The 4 great-value storage gems from Amazon that transformed how I use my ottoman bed and streamlined my messy closetThese handy and affordable storage solutions have been total game changers By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 I ditched dryer sheets for this 1 cent essential oil dryer hack and loved how expensive-smelling my laundry turned out – you have to try itMy towels and clothing smell so luxurious with lasting geranium notes, and it's all natural By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 3 surefire ways to steam clothes without a traditional steamer – and they only take minutesAll the benefits, none of the fuss or extra spend By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 The 3 pests that can come up through your drains in fall and the secrets to stopping themStop icky pests and their harborage activities in their tracks By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 An $11 Amazon storage gem keeps my bedroom clutter out of sight – and I discovered it by mistakeAfter a measurement blooper, I found a brilliant way to put a narrow organizer to use By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated 
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 How to clean a dryer vent in 3 steps – and the startling risks of not clearing yoursAvoid fire risks by cleaning your dryer vent at least twice year By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated 
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 I tried a Nate Berkus hack to organize my messy sock drawer – it’s so satisfying, cheap and easy to doI didn’t spend a cent and it still turned out great By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 Cleaning pros reveal 7 things people with nice smelling closets never doAvoid these bloopers to keep your clothes smelling fresh By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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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 workLearn how to kill red ants and wipe out their colonies with our pest control pros' stellar insights By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated 
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 Can baking soda kill bed bugs? Pest control pros say absolutely not. Here's what to do insteadBaking soda has great cleaning properties but it will not kill bed bugs and here's why By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated 
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 What makes a healthy 'home microbiome' – and how disrupting yours can cause illness, mold and even bad body odorYou might have heard of a gut microbiome, but the delicate balance of fauna and flora applies to the inside of your home, too By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
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 How to stop pests eating your jack-o'-lanterns – follow our expert adviceEffective strategies the pros prefer to keep pests from snacking on your painstakingly carved pumpkins By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated 
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 10 ways to clean and maintain wooden house number signs, and always keep your exterior looking sharpExpert home builders and exterior renovators share their tips By Punteha van Terheyden Published 
