Punteha van Terheyden
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.
Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden
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12 handy ways I banished stubborn mess with clear organizing bins around my home
Plastic 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 is
You 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 again
It 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 methods
Water leaks leave your home open to mold. I tackled mine quickly using three different methods at once
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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
I’m getting rid of clutter more easily than ever before
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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 deals
I'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 closet
These 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 it
My 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 minutes
All 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 them
Stop 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 mistake
After a measurement blooper, I found a brilliant way to put a narrow organizer to use
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How to clean mold in the shower, stop it coming back and why it forms in the first place
Learn how to kill spores and what to use on hard surfaces vs softer areas
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How to clean a dryer vent in 3 steps – and the startling risks of not clearing yours
Avoid fire risks by cleaning your dryer vent at least twice year
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The 7 warning signs your home has mold in the plumbing, what to never ignore and why you must act now
There are telltale signs, but if you have them, it means the problem has been there a while and needs urgent attention, plumbing experts say
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7 things people with tidy homes never do – and which habits you should ditch
Banish mess by following in the footsteps of people with tidy homes and avoiding these things
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I tried a Nate Berkus hack to organize my messy sock drawer – it’s so satisfying, cheap and easy to do
I 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 do
Avoid 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 work
Learn 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 instead
Baking 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 odor
You 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 advice
Effective 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 sharp
Expert home builders and exterior renovators share their tips
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6 cleaning and organizing fall traditions from around the world
Throw 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 space
From rolling carts to unboxing your favorite games, there's a solution for every household
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