
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 couldn’t get stubborn scorch marks off my glass stovetop for 4 years until I tried baking soda – it worked like magicI can't believe I didn't do this earlier
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I tried the 'game-changing' 30-Second Rule for chores I kept putting off – and it solved my procrastination like magicBefore this, I often put small household tasks off for days
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12 handy ways I banished stubborn mess with clear organizing bins around my homePlastic ones, glass ones, even clear takeaway containers – they’ve all transformed my storage spaces for the better
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I wanted my bathroom to smell like a luxury spa and this simple cotton ball hack made it happen – I can't believe how easy it isYou need only two things to try it right now
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I tried lemon juice to remove stubborn limescale on my faucet – it was so good, I’ll never use shop-bought cleaner on it againIt was amazingly effective at getting rid of hard water stains
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How I quickly dried my ceiling after a leak using this expert-approved combination of drying methodsWater leaks leave your home open to mold. I tackled mine quickly using three different methods at once
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I’m in chronic pain and have used heating pads for 15 years to cope at home in cold weather – the best I've ever used is on sale for Amazon Prime's last day of dealsI've used more than 30 electric heating pads and they're my go-to for pain relief
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The 4 great-value storage gems from Amazon that transformed how I use my ottoman bed and streamlined my messy closetThese handy and affordable storage solutions have been total game changers
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I ditched dryer sheets for this 1 cent essential oil dryer hack and loved how expensive-smelling my laundry turned out – you have to try itMy towels and clothing smell so luxurious with lasting geranium notes, and it's all natural
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3 surefire ways to steam clothes without a traditional steamer – and they only take minutesAll the benefits, none of the fuss or extra spend
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The 3 pests that can come up through your drains in fall and the secrets to stopping themStop icky pests and their harborage activities in their tracks
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An $11 Amazon storage gem keeps my bedroom clutter out of sight – and I discovered it by mistakeAfter a measurement blooper, I found a brilliant way to put a narrow organizer to use
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How to clean a dryer vent in 3 steps – and the startling risks of not clearing yoursAvoid fire risks by cleaning your dryer vent at least twice year
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I tried a Nate Berkus hack to organize my messy sock drawer – it’s so satisfying, cheap and easy to doI didn’t spend a cent and it still turned out great
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Cleaning pros reveal 7 things people with nice smelling closets never doAvoid these bloopers to keep your clothes smelling fresh
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The key to killing red ants is to get the queen, pest pros say – 12 methods for success inside and out, plus what won't workLearn how to kill red ants and wipe out their colonies with our pest control pros' stellar insights
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Can baking soda kill bed bugs? Pest control pros say absolutely not. Here's what to do insteadBaking soda has great cleaning properties but it will not kill bed bugs and here's why
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What makes a healthy 'home microbiome' – and how disrupting yours can cause illness, mold and even bad body odorYou might have heard of a gut microbiome, but the delicate balance of fauna and flora applies to the inside of your home, too
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How to stop pests eating your jack-o'-lanterns – follow our expert adviceEffective strategies the pros prefer to keep pests from snacking on your painstakingly carved pumpkins
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10 ways to clean and maintain wooden house number signs, and always keep your exterior looking sharpExpert home builders and exterior renovators share their tips
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6 cleaning and organizing fall traditions from around the worldThrow open your windows, 'shake' your house, and get ready for cozy season with these beautiful fall traditions from our homes editors and experts
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The 15 best ways to organize board games without cramping your style or spaceFrom rolling carts to unboxing your favorite games, there's a solution for every household
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12 ways to organize your spices for easier cooking and optimized storageDitch your duplicates and discover great spice storage solutions perfect for your needs
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Are you cleaning the dirtiest part of your fridge? Experts warn failing to could lead to eating moldYour vegetable drawer is the culprit
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