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

Small bright bedroom with hidden vanity in the built-in closet. There is shelving above the vanity and clear plastic chair. The room has a large window with floor length floral curtains and a bright pink accent chair

‘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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Punteha van Terheyden

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

‘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

Forget 'perfect' – 5 parent-approved ways to stay on top of your family's laundry without losing your mind

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

11 things people with tidy homes never do – and which habits you should ditch before 2026

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

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

Storage dilemma: 'I can't stand stair piles as nobody ever takes them upstairs' – this $50 solution works with the problem, not against it

Nowhere to sit in your small entryway? Save $210 on this chic Wayfair entryway storage with bench

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

‘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

Everyone’s talking about cozy fall, but I’m still trying to stay cool – it's the perfect time to grab this portable AC unit at its lowest price ever

This miniature $16 foldaway laundry rack from Joseph Joseph is perfect for even the tiniest of homes and takes up zero floor space

Why is my home's masonry looking chalky? Contractors reveal the cause, how to easily restore it before winter, and when this residue is a warning sign

If you want your laundry basket to stay fresh, this $16 ventilated one is so easy to keep sanitized – it knocks out odors before they start

I ran out of hanging space in my tiny closet before I spotted this simple $6 storage solution

‘Have a dryer? You should have this’ – the $17 extending dryer vent cleaning hero 10,000 Amazon shoppers bought last month and loved

I desperately need a small cabinet for my compact bathroom, and this slim $51 freestanding gem will instantly double my storage for essentials

I’ll admit I have too many shoes that I won’t get rid of – this $12 over-the-door organizer is the small-space fix I’ve been looking for

I’m a stubborn millennial and hate ironing, but I'll admit this $49 compact steamer for easy wrinkle-banishing is now a must-have

‘I felt completely sick’ – water damage wreaked $80,000 of 'havoc' and months of 'painful' repairs on this devastated homeowner

'Organized and fabulous' – I already have this Joseph Joseph laundry basket, but it’s so good I’m buying another for my bedroom while there is a $30 discount

I follow these 5 simple steps after every shower and my bathroom is always spotless and mold-free

I’ve had enough of the visual chaos of my metal shoe rack, so I’m upgrading to this $99 flash deal on a slim and tidy rattan closet for my tiny entryway

I'm sick of chaos in my fridge, so I'm bagging these $13 stackable organizers to sort it out once and for all

‘Everything has a place now’ – my favorite 72-cent Amazon drawer organizers are back on sale and they’re perfect mess-busters across the home