this movie be a fairly entertaining comedy about murphy law be apply to home ownership and construction . if a film like this be be make today no doubt the family would be dysfunctional . since it be set in the impler forty and we get what be suppose to be a typical family of the era . grant of course perfectly blend the comedic and dramatic element and he work with a more than competent support cast highlight by loy and douglas . their shenanigan make for a solid ninety minute of entertainment and positive .