# Redneck Houseboats DIY Lake House By Bianca | Published 2008-05-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redneck-houseboats-diy-lake-house References: [offbeathomes](http://www.offbeathomes.com/the-ultimate-budget-minded-house-on-the-lake/) If you saw the [Redneck Mansion](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redneck-mansion) we featured a while back, you know luxurious lifestyles are no longer reserved for the elite. This homemade houseboat is another fine example of how luxe living is possible, even on a budget, if you're willing to get creative. Not afraid of judgment? Make your dream to live on the water a reality and build your own [floating RV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng). Like a [floating bunk bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood), it hosts two levels which can accommodate small trailer pods, furniture and whatever else you might need to make your lake house fantasies a reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Houseboats:** Building custom houseboats is a growing trend for budget-conscious lake house enthusiasts who are willing to get creative. - **Luxe Living on a Budget:** DIY houseboats are an innovative solution for those seeking affordable luxury living opportunities on the water. - **Innovative Lake House Design:** Designers are exploring new ways to create functional living spaces on the water with custom houseboats. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from the growing demand for custom houseboat building, providing new business opportunities. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can benefit from promoting lake house and houseboat rental options for those seeking unique vacation experiences. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** The furniture and interior design industries can explore new market opportunities by creating innovative and space-efficient solutions for small living spaces in DIY houseboats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Floating River Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-river-cabin.md) - [Flax Fiber Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-nomad.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Two-Storey Contemporary Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse.md) - [Hot Tub Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacruzzi.md)