How to Buy eHow Books Online

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Sometimes it's handy to have all the "how-to" information you need available to reference on hand. That's where purchasing an eHow book online comes in handy. Whether you're looking to buy an eHow book to give as a gift or for self improvement, this quick and easy task can be completed online with a few basic steps. Follow these to find out how.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Computer with Internet access
  • Credit card or PayPal account

Become an eHow Member

Step1
Go to the main page for eHow and click on "Register" (see Resources below). Your free registration will only take a few minutes.
Step2
Fill out the appropriate fields with the proper information. Be sure to create a password that's at least 6 characters. Make sure it's a mixture of letters and numbers for added security.
Step3
Accept the eHow "Terms and Conditions" after you read them. Check the appropriate box to signal that you have read and understand them. Enter the correct verification code and press "Submit."
Step4
Set up a personal profile for your new eHow account. Create a screen name and upload an avatar, a picture or icon to represent you online, if you want. Write a biography highlighting your education and areas of expertise. If you want to contribute to the site, this information will let other eHow users know something about what you know.

Find eHow Books You Want to Purchase

Step1
Click on the "How-To Books" link at the very bottom of the eHow homepage. Scroll down and look for the blue lettering. "How-To Books" is the option second from the right.
Step2
Scroll through options like "How To Buy & Sell (Just About) Everything" or "How To Fix (Just About) Everything."
Step3
Read the available blurbs on each of the eHow books.
Step4
Select the book you're interested in purchasing. Click on the title in bold or the option to buy. This will lead you away from eHow, over to Amazon.com.

Purchase Your eHow Books

Step1
Type in how many eHow books you would like to order and click "Add to Shopping Cart."
Step2
Select from the different prices and styles offered to you. Sometimes, eHow books can be purchased used, thus saving you money.
Step3
Click on "Add to Shopping Cart" once more, then "Proceed to Checkout."
Step4
Sign in if you have an Amazon account or create one if you don't. Creating a new account takes less than 5 minutes.
Step5
Select the shipping method you prefer. There are options that ship overnight or take several days.
Step6
Pay for your eHow book purchase.

Tips & Warnings

  • Check in with "Member Services" through eHow's "Contact Us" page (see Resources below) if you're having a problem linking to Amazon to purchase your eHow books. They can help you troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Double-check to be certain your account is secure when making any type of online purchase. Feel safe on eHow, which is protected by the security of SSL-encryption. Look for the padlock icon in the bottom right corner of your screen.

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