Homeowners who experience a DIY disaster should not give up on improving their property, an expert has said.Anna-Marie Desouza, editor at Build It, claimed that many people are put off home improvements when DIY projects go wrong, which is a real shame.The best advice I can give to people is dont be put off just be prepared, she said.Get some advice and read up about the task before commencing. Weve all had disasters in the past, but you learn from your mistakes and the next attempt becomes easier and more successful.Home improvement tasks could include installing a new Abode kitchen sink or set of taps. Ms Desouza commented that completing a DIY job can provide so much joy to the homeowner and the chance to admire your handiwork on a daily basis.She was speaking after research from Which? found that home improvement stores BQ and Homebase were considered to have the worst online shops.