I just bought a houseboat and plan on making it my primary home
That sounds quite rewarding but seems risky as well. What are some differences between living on a houseboat versus a home?
One of the differences is it can be motorized. I can live there and go out to the middle of the lake an fish  from by deck. Pretty cool. But many of them are kept stationary
I would love to be able to explore in the comfort of my own home. Don't you have to bolt everything down to keep it secure? 
Not if your just in the lake, it's pretty calm most of the time. There are also Float houses that are actual houses that just float
That's pretty interesting, though I think I'd prefer a motorized home if I'm on the water. What else can you tell me about living on a houseboat?
In Zimbabwe, houseboats have been used since the creation of Lake Kariba in the late 50's/early 60's
Wow, they have been around for longer than I would have originally imagined. Is it cheaper to live on a house boat?