The joys of houseboating are vast. But it's extremely important to remember that water is a powerful force. Safety for you and your family should be y

We tend to think the Fourth of July is about family and friends, but in Malletts Bay in Vermont, just off of Lake Champlain, the summer holiday truly

With a boundary shared by Ontario and Minnesota, Rainy Lake covers 225,000 acres with 929 miles of shoreline. It is populated by 1,600 islands, which

As husband and wife, we thanked the attendees and publically praised our H-Dock family for not only coming together in helping us pull this off with s

Since the golden days of royal yachts, floating palaces have always attracted the best designers, latest products and most luxurious materials.

For the last few years we’ve added the “I Love Houseboating” logo to the pages of our magazine.

Have you seen the newest trend in water sports? People are standing on oversized surfboards and paddling through the water on lakes and rivers everywh

Steve and Diane were first introduced to houseboating when one year, their sister in law mentioned renting a couple of houseboats for their family get

It can be a little overwhelming to walk into your office first thing Monday morning and see a nice little envelope clearly labeled Severance Pay lying on your desk.

Winter can be a painful time.

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This idea was conceived during a wine and dine event with two of the guys ACTUALLY carrying through with the Mother’s Day plan.

She's a 1972 houseboat that we rebuilt from the pontoons up in 2007. Our boat is our escape and we live by the philosophy that it's always 5 o'clock s

It can be a little overwhelming to walk into your office first thing Monday morning and see a nice little envelope clearly labeled Severance Pay lying on your desk.

When a father and son team up, it can be an unstoppable force.

In this recurring column, we highlight the different ways to experience and enjoy the lifestyle that is only possible through houseboating.

Premium satellite television has been long thought of as an amenity only for high-end super yachts and cruise ships, but with the KVH Industries, Inc. TracVision MI Marine Satellite TV Antenna, all boaters can now watch the best in premium satellite telev

If you’re like me, you’re glad to see warm weather is here once again.

For houseboaters, time aboard is not just for weekend parties or summer vacations.

One beautiful spring day we put on our leathers and headed out on the motorcycle.

I challenge you to think of something better than houseboating for a week on Lake Powell.

Since the golden days of royal yachts, floating palaces have always attracted the best designers, latest products and most luxurious materials.

Thetford, the makers of Aqua-Kem, have now introduced Aqua-Kem Marine, a powerful, eco-friendly, 100 percent biodegradable chemical that liquefies waste.

Docking and mooring has never been made more simple than with the DockingStick from LC Marine Systems.

There’s a variety of technical and lifestyle information available on our forums.

Over time, exposure to water introduces all sorts of microbial and fungal dangers to everything from upholstery to foundations.

One of the best things about www.houseboatmagazine.com is the forum.

Our houseboat, Zulu, is a wide-beam narrow boat measuring 60 feet by 12 feet, She’s called Zulu, just so my husband can do his best Michael Caine impression and say “like Michael Caine in Zulu.”

A standup paddleboard (SUP) has become the hot new way to cool down or by donning a wetsuit enjoying year round in warmer climes

There’s a common misconception that all dogs know how to swim.

We have an old Kings Kraft. I've completely remodeled the whole boat. I'm a home builder and own a cabinet company so we really did it right. We know

Recently released, Aloha, Lady Blue is a novel about a reluctant hero, Stryker McBride, who lives aboard his luxurious houseboat, the Travis McGee, at a small, suburban yacht club in Kaneohe Bay, near Oahu, Hawaii.

Pesky bugs can turn any day onboard into a mosquito feeding frenzy.

Tommy and Christa Edwards, who have been married 15 years, weren't exactly sure what they were looking for when they first decided to purchase a pre-o

For the last few years we’ve added the “I Love Houseboating” logo to the pages of our magazine.

Sitting on the top deck in a hot tub while watching the spectacular fireworks over the Willamette River may be the best seat in the house. Your could

Stay 'n Play on the water with Patoka Lake Marina! Patoka Lake Marina is the largest marina on beautiful Patoka Lake in southern Indiana.

If you’re like me, you’re glad to see warm weather is here once again. In my column this time around I want to talk about the fresh water on your boat—or the lack of it in the winter due to marinas that shut water off due to freezing.

When it comes time to find the right houseboat for you and your family, it never hurts to be prepared. Below are some great tips to know and consider