Home Renovation Disaster: a personalized comic book gift
Some people look at a wall and think, 'That could come down by Sunday.' This one is for them. In this custom comic book, the hero takes on a quick weekend project that turns into a saga of cracked tiles, mystery pipes and a hardware store run every forty minutes. Their face is on every page, safety goggles and all. Tell us about the real renovation, the tool they swear by and what they say right before something goes wrong, and the story builds from there.
Create this comicWho it is for
Great for new homeowners, the weekend DIY warrior or a couple who survived a renovation together, whether as a housewarming gift or to mark the day the project is finally done.
What can happen in the story
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Your hero swings a sledgehammer at a wall that is 'definitely not load-bearing,' and the whole house goes suspiciously quiet.
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A burst pipe floods the hallway, so they surf through the house on a spare door to reach the valve.
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At the big reveal, the room is finished, gorgeous and only slightly crooked, and they take a triumphant bow.
How it is made
- 1. Add your hero.A clear photo, a first name and a few fun answers: their job, their catchphrase, a funny habit, an inside joke or two.
- 2. Pick a story idea.We write three Home Renovation Disaster story ideas from your answers. Pick one and see the cover and the first page for free.
- 3. Read it, then print it.The eBook is $7.99 and ready in about 15 minutes. Print the hardcover if you love it.
Questions about this comic
Can it be about our actual renovation?
Yes. Describe the real project in the 'anything special' field: the room, what went wrong, the delays and the moment you nearly gave up. The story is written around those details with plenty of comic exaggeration, and you can adjust the words in the editor.
We renovated together. Can both of us be in it?
Yes. Mention your partner in your answers so the two of you can share the chaos on the page. The dog who walked through the wet paint can join too, and so can the friend who promised to help for just one afternoon.