
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 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
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Is the outside of your home covered in dusty summer cobwebs? Remove them easily at arm's length with this free DIY tool tip
You only need three items readily found in most homes
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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
Check out our playlist, too
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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
Reusable bottles are popular, good for the planet, and filthy, apparently
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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’
Fuss and damage free, with versatile functionality to boot
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If your bedroom is short on floor and storage space, this $32 slide-out under-bed-saviour is the perfect fix
Add storage that's easy to access
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‘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
There are no mistakes when you’re clearing out a space after the death of a loved one, pros say
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Considering AC? Here's what you need to know before you invest, from HVAC and industry pros
From which type is best for your home, to calculating capacity and costs, our experts have you covered
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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
I wish I'd switched it sooner
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Intentional ‘Tidying Festivals’ helped me finally declutter my empty nest before I downsized
Slow and steady won the race without breaking my heart in the process
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‘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
You’ll get drawers, lighting and a handy monitor riser for no extra cost
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Sick of streaky summer windows? More than 20,000 people were ‘beyond impressed’ with this $7 Sprayway Glass Cleaner last month
Thrilled shoppers say it's 'hands down the best'
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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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‘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
I wish I'd thought of this sooner
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‘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
They're sturdy and have a slide-out tray
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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
It makes use of dead vertical space
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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
It's affordable, too
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‘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
30,000 shoppers snapped these up last month
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The ultimate home decluttering calendar – sync your diary and home with this scheduled streamlining sweep
It’ll keep the mess down year-round
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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
I’m now enjoying a welcome change of pace in a space that inspires calm
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This $7 collapsible dorm storage savior is perfect for keeping small shared spaces organized without wall damage
It has a pull-out shelf for easy access
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How to declutter your home in just 10 minutes – I was shocked how 1 tiny commitment turned my cluttered house around
‘Don’t underestimate the mood shift that happens when a room feels finished’
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I'm removing the awkward shelf in my messiest kitchen cabinet and switching to a genius $18 tiered pot organizer instead
I can finally stop asking my long-suffering husband to wrangle stacked cookware
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I ruthlessly decluttered my 80-year-old parents' home – and discovered the story of their lives amid the chaos
Kevin had a huge job on his hands but he’s on the home straight now
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I was skeptical when I tried the Smartphone Decluttering Method on my messiest rooms – I was shocked how quickly it tidied things up
I wish I’d known about it years ago
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