Many home owners have tried a variety of DIY home repair jobs, some of which may have ended up being disasters at worst or simply left unfinished due to unexpected complications. Now UK homeowners can benefit from some expert advice on DIY repairs thanks to a new series called DIY SOS.

This 13 part series from BBC Lifestyle will air at 7:30 pm, and it offers practical advice on a variety of common home repair problems. Hot Nick Knowles leads a team of DIY experts to properties across the country, where they encourage homeowners to finish DIY projects they have long abandoned. One of the families profiled in the series faced an especially difficult situation which had them camping in their lounge for three years after failed attempts to renovate their single bedroom.