
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 Living In Pain, 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, air purifiers, bedding, and home fragrances, from key brands such as IKEA, Ninja, eufy, Ring, SwitchBot, Miele, Crock-Pot, Our Place, Caraway, Neom, ScentAir, Brooklinen and more.
Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden
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Pros Agree My 5-Minute Morning Reset for Window Condensation Stops It Becoming a ‘Welcome Mat for Mold Spores’I do it every morning, and it really works
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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-ChangerIt's improved comfort, stopped drafts, and reduced my energy bills this winter
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My Chic $71 Joseph Joseph Laundry Organizer Is So Useful, I’m Getting a Second for My Bedroom Whilst It’s on SaleIt's worth every cent and makes laundry day a breeze
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Forget a January Refresh, I Tried the ‘Houdini’ Hack in November for Successful Decluttering of Claustrophobic Winter MessChic $12 Scalloped Bins made the task easy, quick, and low-stress ahead of guests
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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 $39Grab a whopping 76% off at Amazon while the deal lasts
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Skip the Salt and Make Your Frozen Driveway Instantly Safe With This Cheap, Reusable, and Garden-Friendly Alternative For the ‘Freeze-Refreeze’ November Weather CycleNo brute force is needed for this instant safety trick
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If Your Laundry Smells Like Damp, You Could Be ‘Overdosing’ It - Expert Reveals the Easy Fix to Freshen Winter LoadsLaundry overdosing traps moisture and smells
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I Cleared My Blocked Bathroom Drain in Minutes With This 'Spot On' Easy 3-Ingredient Fix From My Kitchen – No Harsh Chemicals NecessaryIt's so quick, easy and won't cost you an extra cent
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Walmart’s $10 Dish Rack Instantly Doubles Sink-Side Counter Space in Small Kitchens – Here’s Why I’m Picking It UpIt's perfect for the busy hosting season
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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 OverwhelmIt’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 InsteadThey’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 WallsInstantly 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 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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