Articles by Punteha van Terheyden, Head of Solved

Punteha was editor of Real Homes before joining Homes and Gardens as Head of Solved. Previously, she wrote and edited lifestyle and consumer pieces for the national UK 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 independent real platform, lacunavoices.com and a journalism mentor delivering guest lectures at top universities in the UK. Punteha is a DIY enthusiast and spends her weekends working on ways to personalize her newly-built home in the quiet of the English countryside and has a modern-natural home aesthetic. She is disabled and suffers chronic pain so small projects that bring joy are her favorite kind.

Punteha van Terheyden

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

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 work

Can baking soda kill bed bugs? Pest control pros say absolutely not. Here's what to do instead

What makes a healthy 'home microbiome' – and how disrupting yours can cause illness, mold and even bad body odor

19 expert ways to stop pests eating your jack-o'-lanterns

10 ways to clean and maintain wooden house number signs, and always keep your exterior looking sharp

6 cleaning and organizing fall traditions from around the world

The 15 best ways to organize board games without cramping your style or space

12 ways to organize your spices for easier cooking and optimized storage

Are you cleaning the dirtiest part of your fridge? Experts warn failing to could lead to eating mold

I'm a homes editor and mess makes me sad and anxious. Here's 4 things I do daily to keep it at bay, including a two-minute 'Fly By'

3 things a professional chef who cooked for HRH Queen Elizabeth always notices about badly organized kitchens – plus tips on how to improve yours

5 awful home addition problems that make top construction pros wince – and how to avoid them when expanding the footprint of your home

I'm a homes editor and these 7 best tips I’ve learned from hundreds of hours interviewing professional cleaners are definitely coming with me into 2025

7 things construction pros always notice in terrible bathroom remodels – and how you can avoid these costly errors in yours

8 expert ways to organize your medicine cabinet for optimum functionality, and how to avoid damaging your supplies

I'm obsessed with hair and beauty products and this tiered organizer solved the lack of storage in my vanity, making my day so much easier

Pest control pros warn never to treat bed bugs with essential oils – and what to do instead for true success

11 things professional cleaners always notice in dirty homes – and how to make them shine in yours

5 things to never clean your microwave with – and what professional cleaners use in their homes instead

Portable air conditioners vs central AC units: the difference, pros, cons and which is best for you

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