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. 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 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.

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

Two cream accent chairs in front of open French doors to a garden

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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Punteha van Terheyden

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

This targeted outdoors-themed summer decluttering session will quickly streamline vital areas and banish resentment that your limited time is being wasted

This is the 1 item professional cleaners never waste their time with when cleaning outdoors, and the $40 alternative for easy, fast results

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

$200 off! I’m finally grabbing this bestselling pressure washer at Walmart for just $99

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

Just 1 clever little item doubled the storage space on my small WFH desk and helps with daily neck pain

Wave goodbye to pesky mosquitoes with the new $4 IKEA curtain – a chic alternative to the ugly bug nets of the past

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

This $7 ALDI portable pest repellent fan is the perfect non-toxic way to keep flying bugs away this summer

7 things I have ruthlessly decluttered at 40, which have transformed my small home's storage for good

The stylish, sustainable, and free way I transformed my tiny pantry storage for maximum organization in 10 minutes

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

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

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

These space-saving $19 bins from Walmart are perfect for adding storage to small bedrooms – the limited capacity forces me to declutter ruthlessly

8 easy things I did to make my tiny home office calming, clutter-free, cozy and comfortable to work in

I live in the countryside surrounded by farms, and people say the Zevo Flying Insect Trap is the answer to my pest-busting prayers

I'm chronically ill – this 1 simple low-energy daytime bedroom hack stops pet hair and dander from triggering my allergies at night

I’ve saved money by swapping pungent commercial window cleaner sprays for this gentle, effective and luxury-smelling DIY recipe

I learned how to keep my house permanently tidy when living in Iran with my grandma – the art of 'dido-baazdid’ permanently altered my brain chemistry

Homes & Gardens discussion: What is your most hated household chore?

I tested the eufy Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20 and am impressed – it's light, compact, and perfect for small homes

What to pack first when moving house – from a homes editor who has relocated 12 times, including between states and to another country

The versatile rolling storage trolley system every small bedroom needs – enjoy customizable brilliance from as little as $30

I've just discovered blue laundry detergent is toxic to humans and the environment – this is the safer, plant-based alternative laundry experts recommend