
Punteha van Terheyden
Punteha was the editor of Real Homes before joining Homes & Gardens as Head of Solved: The Hardworking Home. Since 2008, she has written and edited cooking, wellbeing, lifestyle, and consumer pieces for the international press, across print and digital newspapers and magazines, including a longstanding column with BBC Good Food, and features in the Daily Mail, Metro, Mirror, Take a Break, Bella, Closer, Woman’s Own, and more. She’s also a Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter with Penguin, the founding editor of the independent real-life platform Lacuna Voices, and a journalism mentor who delivers guest lectures at universities.
Punteha is an experienced home cook, perfecting and streamlining the processes with which complex family recipes from Iran can be completed more easily and efficiently in a modern home with high-quality appliances and heirloom cookware and tools. She spends her free time at home with her husband, and daughter in the quiet of the tranquil countryside. She is disabled and suffers from chronic pain, so small, adaptively-paced tasks with her family that bring her joy, such as batch cooking, food prepping for the week ahead, and baking with her daughter, are her favorite kind. She has tested a multitude of the latest household technology and items for practical, real-world usage, including kitchen appliances, vacuums, bedding, and home fragrances, from key brands such as IKEA, Ninja, eufy, Ring, SwitchBot, Miele, Crock-Pot, Our Place, Neom, ScentAir, Brooklinen and more.
Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden
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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 MindsIt 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 2026They're game-changers and saved me $$$ in cleaning bills
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These $14 Large Lidded Bins are Perfect to use as Halloween Storage Tubs in November – They’ll Keep Pests and Dust Firmly Out Until 2026Clear bins instantly create an easy, visual organizing system
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Setting Up 'Launch Pads' by the Front Door is This Expert's Easy Fix for Banishing The Morning Rush for Keys and CoatsThis professional cleaner says it will save you 20 minutes every morning
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I Tried the Easy Lunch Break Decluttering Method to Blast Through My Packed Closet for my Big Fall Switch – Start Monday to be Done by the WeekendIt stops task overwhelm in its tracks and is brilliantly effective
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This stylish, energy-saving ‘little powerhouse’ will help you stay warm for just $1 a day – save $$s and keep rooms you use cozy without ugly heatersYou don't have to break the bank or your aesthetic to stay comfortable through fall
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I’m instantly doubling coat storage in my tiny entryway for Thanksgiving guests with this discreet, damage-free 69-cent rackAnd 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 easilyI 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 spacesDouble 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 battleThere 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 fix40,000 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 mindSave 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 resetI’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 2026Get 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 winterLeave 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 backI'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 itBy Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Nowhere to sit in your small entryway? Save $210 on this chic Wayfair entryway storage with benchIt'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 weekendIt'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 agoSay goodbye to messy cutlery drawers
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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 everMy portable AC has saved me
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This miniature $16 foldaway laundry rack from Joseph Joseph is perfect for even the tiniest of homes and takes up zero floor spaceUse it for drying laundry, hanging up ironed garments, or outfit prep for tomorrow
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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 signIt's a natural reaction, but it can also signal a hidden leak
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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 startIt can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria
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