Apparently it takes a heap of gadgets to make a boat a home. For the orthodox, there was some relief in the discovery that many boatmakers are still building hulls of wood, although fiber glass ...

Since the OP's tiny home is also a boat, it's even easier for them to travel with their mini abode in tow. However, these homes typically rest on a foundation or wheels for easy transport.

Homeowner Kristi Linsenmayer describes the joys and challenges of custom-building a home over the water in rural Ketchikan. Photo: Kyoko Fierro for the Wall Street Journal This WSJ series walks ...