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. Previous to this, she wrote and edited lifestyle and consumer pieces for the national press since 2008, 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. Punteha also has four years experience in the perfume industry, helping clients find the perfect fragrance for special occasions and daily use, and uses her industry training to mix her own essential oil blends for long-lasting, layered luxury home fragrancing.

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

Layered entryway with wooden floors, vibrant wallpaper and leather chair

We Keep Losing Hats and Gloves – This Hidden $14 Over-the-Door Storage Gem Will Keep Winter Gear In Check

Not having an allocated place to store winter essentials means money and time wasted

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Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

We Keep Losing Hats and Gloves – This Hidden $14 Over-the-Door Storage Gem Will Keep Winter Gear In Check

‘I Put This on the Drain Pipe, and It Hasn’t Frozen Since’ – Frost King’s $29 Cable Kit Will Save You From Burst Pipes This Winter

The 66°F Heating Standard Is Out: HVAC Pro Reveals the Optimal, Planet-Friendly Temperature Setting for Your Home

Pros Agree My 5-Minute Morning Reset for Window Condensation Stops It Becoming a ‘Welcome Mat for Mold Spores’

I Was Sick of Cold Front Door Drafts Making My Living Room Feel Arctic and Driving Up Energy Costs – A $4 Easy Amazon Fix Has Been A Game-Changer

My Chic $71 Joseph Joseph Laundry Organizer Is So Useful, I’m Getting a Second for My Bedroom Whilst It’s on Sale

Forget a January Refresh, I Tried the ‘Houdini’ Hack in November for Successful Decluttering of Claustrophobic Winter Mess

This Alien-Looking But Incredible Neck Pain Pillow is the Only Design That Helps Me Comfortably Sleep on My Side – It’s On Sale for Just $39

Skip the Salt and Make Your Frozen Driveway Instantly Safe With This Cheap, Reusable, and Garden-Friendly Alternative For the ‘Freeze-Refreeze’ November Weather Cycle

If Your Laundry Smells Like Damp, You Could Be ‘Overdosing’ It - Expert Reveals the Easy Fix to Freshen Winter Loads

I Cleared My Blocked Bathroom Drain in Minutes With This 'Spot On' Easy 3-Ingredient Fix From My Kitchen – No Harsh Chemicals Necessary

Walmart’s $10 Dish Rack Instantly Doubles Sink-Side Counter Space in Small Kitchens – Here’s Why I’m Picking It Up

‘Permission to Do the Easiest Stuff First’ – I tried Professional Organizer Dana White's No-Mess 5-Day Clutter Shakedown That Banishes Overwhelm

I Hate Seeing Ugly Plastic Storage Bins Under My Sofas Every Day, so I’m Switching to These Beautiful Hyacinth Ones Instead

‘I Ran out of Storage Space in my Tiny Bathroom Before Finding this Chic $16 Storage Gem’ – Don’t Sacrifice Floor Space or Damage Walls

‘I Struggle to Focus but Tried the Sunday Butterfly Organizing Method and Finally Tidied My Home with Ease’ – Experts Say it’s Perfect for Neurodivergent Minds

I Tried 3 Genius ‘High-Impact’ Fixes to Refresh then Protect my Rugs and Carpets from Muddy Winter Boots – I'm Using them Again into 2026

These $14 Large Lidded Bins are Perfect to use as Halloween Storage Tubs in November – They’ll Keep Pests and Dust Firmly Out Until 2026

Setting Up 'Launch Pads' by the Front Door is This Expert's Easy Fix for Banishing The Morning Rush for Keys and Coats

I Tried the Easy Lunch Break Decluttering Method to Blast Through My Packed Closet for my Big Fall Switch – Start Monday to be Done by the Weekend

This stylish, energy-saving ‘little powerhouse’ will help you stay warm for just $1 a day – save $$s and keep rooms you use cozy without ugly heaters

I’m instantly doubling coat storage in my tiny entryway for Thanksgiving guests with this discreet, damage-free 69-cent rack

I’m sick of every drawer in my living room being stuffed to the brim, so I’m grabbing these 55-cent organizers to tidy everything easily

My kitchen cabinets have become so chaotic, but this $14 stackable ‘sturdy’ shelf storage gem is the key to instant streamlining – perfect for small spaces

How to stop condensation on windows overnight this winter – 10 expert-approved ways to win this annoying cold-weather battle