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.

Punteha van Terheyden

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

5 Heating Myths That Are Costing You Money – HVAC and Energy Pros Explain What Works Instead

My Boiler Broke and I Don’t Have Heating – 7 Ways I’m Surviving the Cold at Home Until It’s Fixed

I Stopped Adjusting the Thermostat During Cold Snaps – HVAC Experts Say Panic Heating Can Cost You More

The Guilt-Free ‘Threshold Test’ Helped Me Easily Declutter My Packed Winter Closet in 5 Minutes

5 Things Pros Warn You Should Never Store in Plastic Containers at Home – And the Safe Swaps to Make Today

I Said Goodbye to the Outdated 66°F Heating Rule: Turning the Temperature Up Really Is Better for Your Home, Health, and the Planet

I Tried the Upside-Down Decluttering Trick in My Messiest Kitchen Cabinet – It's the Simplest One I've Tried, But it Worked Shockingly Well

8 Psychology-Backed Tips to Calm Your Nervous System While Decluttering Successfully in 2026

3 Easy Ways I Stopped My Living Room Looking Like A Mess on Christmas Day – Get Ahead of the Chaos and Reclaim Calm in Minutes

Plumbing Pros Always Remove This 1 Item From Yards In Winter to Avoid Burst Pipes Indoors

I'm Hiding My Sink Mess from Christmas Guests with a 'Sophisticated’ $40 Roll-Up Japanese Drainer That's a Small-Space Gem

I Sprinkled This Kitchen Ingredient on the Carpet Under My Christmas Tree – Cleaning Pros Say It’s a Game-Changer for a Quick Clean Up

Plumbers Say This Holiday Habit Ruins Garbage Disposals and Blocks Drains – Most Hosts Do It Without Realizing

I Took a Chance on IKEA’s Cruelty-Free, Easy-Dry, Down-Alternative Duvet – I'm Shocked at Just How Good It Is for $29

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