Return to Shop Class

FEATURED NEWS –  * COVER STORY * Power Up Your Basic Woodworking Skills Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     Nobody takes up woodworking to save money. You’ll likely find a better deal on a jewelry box at a yard sale or on Craigslist after factoring in the cost of materials, tools, equipment and … [Read more…]

Simple Scoops

FEATURED FOOD – * COVER STORIES * Varied Vanilla Varied Vanilla Different Approaches to the Classic Flavor Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     It’s often considered the most basic flavor, but there’s more to vanilla ice cream than you might think. Between the different methods of making it, combinations of ingredients … [Read more…]

Paint Battle

FEATURED POP  –  * COVER STORY * How Paintball Got its Start in NH, Plus How & Where to Play Written By Matt Ingersol (listings@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy/Stock Photo     A combat sport played on a battlefield by millions around the world, paintball originated right here in the Granite State in 1981 — and it … [Read more…]

Just Plane Fun

FEATURED NEWS  –  * COVER STORIES * Small Airports Small Airports Hidden Gateways to the Clouds Written By Ryan Lessard (news@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     Many towns and cities in New Hampshire have airports that you probably didn’t know existed. Primarily, they offer a travel destination to recreational flyers and business commuters, a place … [Read more…]

Open Book

FEATURED POP  –  * COVER STORY * Summer Read Recommendations, Plus a Look at How Far Libraries Have Come Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy & Stock Photos     Today’s New Hampshire libraries aren’t the ones from yesteryear, manned by old maids sporting cardigans and horn-rimmed glasses, loud-whispering, “Shh! This is a library!” They’ve … [Read more…]

How Do You Camp?

FEATURED POP  –  * COVER STORIES * Tent Out Tent Out The Essentials of Tent Camping Written By Matt Ingersol (listings@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     Local campground owners and seasoned campers say tent camping is the best way to get the most out of the outdoors — and it can be pretty enjoyable if … [Read more…]

Summer Rocks

FEATURED MUSIC  –  * COVER STORY * 23 Festivals for Fans of all Kinds of Music Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy & Stock Photos     From songs of the sea to the jams of Jerry Garcia, New Hampshire music festivals offer something for every kind of music lover. There are about two … [Read more…]

The Art of The Butcher

FEATURED FOOD  –  * COVER STORIES * Being A Butcher Being A Butcher How The Profession Has Evolved Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo   New Hampshire butcher shops with meat hanging from the ceiling are history, said Billy Steeves, manager at the Prime Butcher in Hampstead. Instead, butchers today are kind of … [Read more…]

Real Estate Rush

FEATURED NEWS  –  * COVER STORY * Why Buyers are Caught in a Feeding Frenzy for Homes and How to Buy a House in this Tough Market Written By Ryan Lessard (news@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photos     When Eva Stenberg of Newport started looking for a house last fall for her two college-age sons and … [Read more…]

Choose Your Bicycle Adventure!

FEATURED POP  –  * COVER STORY * Built For Two Built For Two Ride with a Partner on a Tandem Bicycle Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo There’s an old adage about riding a tandem bicycle.     “The saying is, ‘Whatever direction your relationship is going, you will get there faster on … [Read more…]

2017 Summer Guide

FEATURED POP  –  * COVER STORY * A Season of Fun Written By Hippo Writers (news@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy & Stock Photos     Be sure to visit our events page or check out or app Hippo Scout for complete summer happenings! Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals Don’t miss the 60th annual New Hampshire Antiques … [Read more…]