Purchasing & Access
No. You do not need tocreate an account or set a password. There are no apps to download orsubscriptions to sign up for. Purchase a document, download it, and it’s yours.
Yes. When you purchase seven or more documents in a single order, you automatically receive 20% off your entire order. The discount is automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.
Saving Your Documents to Your Phone
Tap your download link. The PDF will open in Safari, then follow these steps: Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen (the box with an arrow pointing up). Scroll down in the Share menu and tap “Save to Files.” Choose a folder. “On My iPhone” saves it directly to your device. Tap Save. To find it later, open the Files app on your iPhone and look in the folder you chose.
Tap your download link. The PDF will open in Chrome, then follow these steps: Tap the Share button in the top right corner (the box with an arrow pointing up). Tap “Open in…” then select “Save to Files” or choose an app like Books or your PDF reader. Choose a folder and tap Save. To find it later, open the Files app and look in the folder you chose.
On most Android devices using Chrome: Tap your download link. Chrome will download the PDF automatically. A notification will appear at the bottom of your screen. Tap “Open” to view it immediately. To find it later, open your phone’s Files or My Files app and look in the Downloads folder. Tap on the file to open it. Your phone will use its default PDF viewer or ask you to choose one.
Technically yes. Kindles and most e-readers can open PDFs, but we’d recommend your phone, tablet, or computer for the best experience. HowLab documents include illustrations and formatting designed for a standard screen and may not display as intended on e-Readers.
Yes. Once you’ve downloaded the PDF, you can copy it to as many of your own devices as you like. The file is yours to keep.
Yes. All HowLab documents are formatted for standard US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches) and print cleanly on any home or office printer.
No. HowLab documents are standard PDFs and will open with whatever PDF viewer is already on your device, including your phone’s built-in viewer, your computer’s preview app, or any browser.
The Documents
Most HowLab guides are 1–4 pages. That’s long enough to cover the topic completely, including what not to do, a supplies list, and what to do if something goes wrong, but short enough to read in a few minutes. A few documents are longer, but still clear and easy to follow. Free Document
You can see a free HowLab document here. (link) Each document is formatted the same as this. And for each document there is a comprehensive description next to the product image.
No, and we want to be clear about that. HowLab documents are for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice in medical, legal, financial, or other specialized fields.
We write clear, practical guides to help you handle everyday situations with more confidence. For anything that requires a professional, such as a doctor, lawyer, accountant, or contractor, please consult one.
Refunds & Problems
No, because of the nature of the purchase. It’s not something that can be returned and/or exchanged. So please select carefully.
First, check your receipt email. The document should be included as an attachment. If the attachment is missing or isn’t downloading, email us with your receipt and we’ll get you a fresh attachment within 24 hours.
Email us at help@howlab.com. We’ll get back to you within one business day.