
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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Keeping this humble $9 tool in my shower has banished limescale buildup, reduced humidity by 90% and stopped pink mold
A simple squeegee has transformed my bathroom cleaning
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Why is my AC not cooling or blowing cold air? HVAC experts reveal the 8 most common problems
Some you can fix yourself, others need the pros
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I’m sick of my outdoor cushions getting drenched by sudden summer showers – this multi-functional 'premium' fix is what 1000s of people swear by
It’s perfect for small patios and spaces
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This $14 tiered Joseph Joseph cabinet organizer will instantly double your storage space
It's a renter-friendly, no-drill hero
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This 1 thing has been my secret portable weapon against heatwaves for a decade – it's damage-free, renter-friendly, and just $38
It's so easy to use
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How I turned ruthlessly decluttering my small, crowded house into a family bonding activity – streamline, make cash, and have fun
It's much more fun than a regular clear-out
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7 reasons your sink won't drain – plus expert tips to unclog a sink like a pro
Why your sink is clogged, how to fix it, and stop it from happening again
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This 1 versatile cleaning tool has transformed my kitchen and bathroom cleaning – it’s a total gamechanger for quick and effortless cleaning
As a person in chronic pain with a weak grip, it's become essential in my home
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I'm spending my $50 Amazon birthday gift card on 4 kitchen cabinet essentials to instantly tidy up the chaos
These items are affordable but impactful
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This targeted outdoors-themed summer decluttering session will quickly streamline vital areas and banish resentment that your limited time is being wasted
Give hours to areas that will make a big difference right now
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This is the 1 item professional cleaners never waste their time with when cleaning outdoors, and the $40 alternative for easy, fast results
Ditch your broom for quicker clean up, especially over large areas
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I'm a DIY enthusiast, but my toolbox is chaos – that's why this 1 clever, multi-functional digital measuring device helps me streamline it
It’s a perfect gift for DIY lovers
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$200 off! I’m finally grabbing this bestselling pressure washer at Walmart for just $99
The flash deal on this powerful but compact unit is a steal
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I’ve been in chronic pain for 25 years – these 9 tips will help you successfully declutter with health challenges without a flare or injury
Experts say finding the 'Goldilocks' zone will prevent suffering
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Just 1 clever little item doubled the storage space on my small WFH desk and helps with daily neck pain
This ergonomic tweak has made a big difference to my home office
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Wave goodbye to pesky mosquitoes with the new $4 IKEA curtain – a chic alternative to the ugly bug nets of the past
You can cut it without hemming and machine wash, too
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This 1 DIY tool doubled my painting speed – professional decorators agree it’s a game-changer for efficiency, comfort, and a perfect finish this summer
Forget step ladders and wrist pain
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This $7 ALDI portable pest repellent fan is the perfect non-toxic way to keep flying bugs away this summer
Enjoy open windows and your yard this summer without mosquitoes and flying bugs annoying you
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7 things I have ruthlessly decluttered at 40, which have transformed my small home's storage for good
I shouldn't have held on to these things for so long
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The stylish, sustainable, and free way I transformed my tiny pantry storage for maximum organization in 10 minutes
You can DIY this non-toxic storage solution so easily
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This $2 drawer organizer banished the sock monster in our house and made getting my family ready in the morning easier, quicker, and less stressful
It knocked hours from our morning routines each month
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My vanity table drawers were a mess until I began using these $2 non-toxic organizing trays – it stopped me from wasting money on makeup duplications, too
Now my vanity drawers are permanently organized
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I hate to say it, but natural ant killers just don’t work. I tried this commercial $6 ant killer dust instead, and it banished them for good in just 10 minutes
Natural deterrents serve a purpose, but this commercial ant killer is better in the long run
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These space-saving $19 bins from Walmart are perfect for adding storage to small bedrooms – the limited capacity forces me to declutter ruthlessly
They're renter-friendly, too
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