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 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. 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 chronic pain so small projects that bring joy are her favorite kind.

Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

Open balcony window cozy living area of a large bedroom. There is a large sofa lounger with footstool, cabinets with drawers, vases of fresh flowers and long cream curtains framing the background balcony doors

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

The Zevo Flying Insect Trap and its refills were bought 130,000 times in the last month alone

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Latest articles by Punteha van Terheyden

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

eufy vs. Ring – I was sick of monthly fees for my video doorbell, so I swapped to this superior subscription-free eufy one and have zero regrets

I always get my small space storage from Wayfair – and these discounted $35 Martha Stewart storage boxes are the perfect fix for my tiny vanity

I tried this one easy dishwasher trick and made the annoying need for manual drying a thing of the past

Using my Iranian grandma's fridge trick keeps my crisper drawer pristine – and fresh produce lasts twice as long

My grandma's 'chimney effect' bedroom cooling trick brought goose-pimple inducing relief to help me sleep on the hottest nights in Iran

It’s a concept straight out of a fashionista's playbook, but I used the Sandwich Method to organize my kitchen shelves – it’s never looked sleeker

I’m a homes editor and these are the 4 vital storage items I’m 'adding to cart' this spring – and why you should too

This tiered Joseph Joseph dish rack solved the constant sink-side traffic jam in my kitchen

My easy-to-maneuver and lightweight Miele C1 vacuum is perfect if you have back or arm pain

My cheap dehumidifier makes easy work of air drying laundry indoors despite the humidity of spring showers – get yours on sale for just $49 now

This slim $22 shoe rack from Amazon solved the storage snag in our tiny entryway

My large patio furniture is taking over my small outdoor space – this dining set from Walmart is the perfect swap (and it now has $200 off)

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

This cheap pet hair-removing tool makes easy work of shedding season in my cat-friendly home every spring – my $16 bulk buy lasts a whole year

I'm Persian and the 13 days of cleaning I always do to mark Nowruz – the first day of spring and Iranian New Year – will spruce up your house in no time

I ditched smokey incense sticks and candles for non-toxic dry-fragrance reeds – now my house always smells like a luxurious hotel for just $18

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