In Northern Idaho, Courtney Casey, 31, and her husband Riley, 33, are redefining the idea of homeownership by transforming a declassified Navy barge into their dream house.

The millennial couple, who document their journey on their YouTube channel Ambition Strikes , have been chronicling every step of the ambitious build, from first setting foot inside the steel space to the moment it begins to resemble a warm, livable space.

"As a child, Riley went on several houseboat trips with his family and friends. They are some of his fondest childhood memories," Courtney told Newsweek .

"Before we had even purchased our land in North Idaho, we were visiting friends who lived on a houseboat in a nearby marina," she explained. "The barge was moored near their boat and we were immediately intri

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