
Punteha van Terheyden
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
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‘Permission to Do the Easiest Stuff First’ – I tried Professional Organizer Dana White's No-Mess 5-Day Clutter Shakedown That Banishes Overwhelm
It’s a no-mess method that's great for those who struggle to focus or let go
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I Hate Seeing Ugly Plastic Storage Bins Under My Sofas Every Day, so I’m Switching to These Beautiful Hyacinth Ones Instead
They’re gorgeous, on sale, and will continue giving us vital storage in our small home
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‘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
Instantly double your storage with this over-the-door solution
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‘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
It works in homes big and small
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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
They're game-changers and saved me $$$ in cleaning bills
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These $14 Large Lidded Bins are Perfect to use as Halloween Storage Tubs in November – They’ll Keep Pests and Dust Firmly Out Until 2026
Clear bins instantly create an easy, visual organizing system
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Setting Up 'Launch Pads' by the Front Door is This Expert's Easy Fix for Banishing The Morning Rush for Keys and Coats
This professional cleaner says it will save you 20 minutes every morning
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I Tried the Easy Lunch Break Decluttering Method to Blast Through My Packed Closet for my Big Fall Switch – Start Monday to be Done by the Weekend
It stops task overwhelm in its tracks and is brilliantly effective
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This stylish, energy-saving ‘little powerhouse’ will help you stay warm for just $1 a day – save $$s and keep rooms you use cozy without ugly heaters
You don't have to break the bank or your aesthetic to stay comfortable through fall
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Don’t wait till Black Friday! This classic Dyson V8 powerhouse cordless is the cheapest it's been all year, with $240 off
Grab it now for premium power without the premium cost
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I’m instantly doubling coat storage in my tiny entryway for Thanksgiving guests with this discreet, damage-free 69-cent rack
And when the hosting season is over, you can pack it away in a drawer
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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
I can’t believe you get 66 trays in this brilliant set
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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
Double your storage in seconds
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How to stop condensation on windows overnight this winter – 10 expert-approved ways to win this annoying cold-weather battle
There are lots of ways to tackle this annoying seasonal problem
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‘If you hate digging for stuff, these are a win’ – sick of your vanity being a mess? These 72-cent organizers are an instant fix
40,000 shoppers a month swear by them, and you can have them by tomorrow with Amazon Prime's fast, free delivery
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Forget 'perfect' – 5 parent-approved ways to stay on top of your family's laundry without losing your mind
Save time, money and patience
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I tried the 'Didn't Know' decluttering method and cleared the messiest areas of my home in minutes – it's so easy to do and perfect for a fall reset
I’m getting rid of clutter more easily than ever before
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11 things people with tidy homes never do – and which habits you should ditch before 2026
Get ahead of your home's mess by following in the wise footsteps of people with tidy homes
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Forget turning on the heating this early in fall – stay warm instead with this 5-cent-a-day heating hero and enjoy lower energy bills all winter
Leave the heating off for a while longer with a low-cost electric heatpad
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I tested the eufy E340 video doorbell because I was sick of Ring's monthly fees – the video is crisp, audio is clear and it's so easy to install. I'm never going back
I've enjoyed five months of crisp audio, video, free storage, and long-lasting battery charges
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Storage dilemma: 'I can't stand stair piles as nobody ever takes them upstairs' – this $50 solution works with the problem, not against it
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Nowhere to sit in your small entryway? Save $210 on this chic Wayfair entryway storage with bench
It's great for small homes
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Dollar Tree's $1.25 stackable felt organizers are a messy sock drawer savior – I'm buying 18 for a fall family tidying-up session this weekend
It's time to get sorted
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‘A total win’: This compact $15 Joseph Joseph cutlery organizer instantly tripled space in my small drawer – I wish I'd gotten it years ago
Say goodbye to messy cutlery drawers
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