When traditional homeownership slipped through her fingers, Jen didn’t despair – she innovated. After being denied a mortgage, this determined single mother of two turned to the water, crafting a remarkable floating home that’s become the ultimate symbol of resilience.
Her three-bedroom houseboat, built from scratch in just 17 weeks, defies every expectation of aquatic living. With a fully-equipped kitchen, cozy living spaces, and even a rooftop yoga deck, Jen’s creation proves that alternative housing can be both practical and beautiful. The steel frame cost 87,000withanother10,000 finishing the interior – a fraction of traditional home prices in her area.
What makes this story extraordinary isn’t just the houseboat itself, but how it’s transformed her family’s life. Without a television, her children spend evenings reading and watching sunsets from their floating porch. Jen even runs her massage therapy practice from the living area, blending work and home in ways most landlubbers couldn’t imagine.
