Nick Persons, a sports memorabilia store owner, has recently married Suzanne and moved her and her two children, Lindsey and Kevin, into his small urban apartment. Finding the living conditions cramped and unsuitable, Nick decides to relocate the family to a sprawling suburban house in the countryside. Believing this move will secure his family’s happiness, Nick optimistically purchases a grand fixer-upper, envisioning a tranquil and idyllic new life. However, Nick's naivety about countryside living becomes apparent as they are quickly overwhelmed by chaotic renovations and a series of unforeseen complications.

The house is revealed to be in far worse condition than initially thought, requiring extensive repairs. Nick hires Chuck Mitchel Jr., a seemingly eccentric local contractor, whose unconventional methods and overwhelming enthusiasm complicate matters further. As construction mishaps and a string of humorous disasters ensue, Nick finds his patience tested and his dream of a perfect home slipping away. Despite the turmoil, the family's journey through the ups and downs of renovating their new home slowly begins to teach them valuable lessons about resilience, unity, and what truly makes a house a home.