Best Security How-to & Home Improvement Books of 2025

A Healthier Home: The Room by Room Guide to Make Any Space A Little Less Toxic is a practical and stress-free guide to creating a healthier and less toxic living environment. Author Shawna Holman provides a room-by-room roadmap with simple swaps and hacks for reducing hidden harms in every part of the house. From kitchen cookware to bedroom mattresses, the book offers realistic steps for maintaining a less toxic living environment that aligns with your values. With indoor air often more polluted than outdoor air, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their mental and physical health. Overall, A Healthier Home is an accessible and informative guide that provides tangible ways to protect you and your family from everyday environmental toxins.

The New Prepper's Survival Bible is an ultimate guide for those who want to learn essential survival strategies to overcome any disaster and protect their loved ones. The book includes 13 books on prepping and urban survival, covering topics such as stockpiling, canning, purifying water, administering first aid, building bomb shelters, and off-grid living. It also includes a prepper's cookbook and gardening guide. The author breaks down tried-and-tested prepping knowledge into easy-to-follow strategies and advice. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in emergency preparedness and survival.

Nuclear War Survival Skills is an updated edition of Cresson H. Kearny's iconic book, providing expert advice for surviving a nuclear attack. The book contains practical instructions and preventative measures based on years of meticulous scientific research. It includes tips for maintaining an adequate food and water supply, shelter sanitation, and preventive medicine. The book also features a foreword by physicist Dr. Edward Teller and an introduction by ex-Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author Don Mann. In today's dangerous age, Nuclear War Survival Skills is a relevant and essential guide for ensuring your family's safety in the worst-case scenario.

The book "57 Scientifically-Proven Survival Foods to Stockpile" is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about shelf-stable foods to survive any disaster. The author, Damian Brindle, shares his expert knowledge on the best grocery store foods, bulk foods, and superfoods that can maximize your health and help you thrive in any survival situation. This book is easy to read and provides solid advice that you won't find anywhere else. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to be prepared and ensure their family's survival. Highly recommended!

The book "When the Grid Goes Down" by Tony Nester is a comprehensive guide to disaster preparedness and survival gear. It covers short-term survival ranging from 24-72 hours and long-term situations resulting from a grid-down emergency or pandemic. The author, a survival instructor with 30 years of experience, provides practical information on creating a self-reliant home, water storage and purification methods, food types to stock up on, off-grid medical kit, home security, and alternative sanitation methods. The book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to prepare for emergencies and make their home self-sufficient.

When Crisis Hits Suburbia: A Modern-Day Prepping Guide to Effectively Bug in and Protect Your Family Home in a Societal Collapse is a must-read for any family concerned about preparing for a crisis. With the reality of natural disasters and terrorist attacks, it's important to be equipped to hunker down at home. This book covers the six key priorities of survival, including food, water, and power, and provides practical tips for preparing your children. The author also offers prepper survival secrets and a clear guide for knowing when it's time to stay in or evacuate. Overall, this book is a comprehensive guide for suburban prepping, making it unique and essential for any household.

Practical Lock Picking, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide that covers everything from basic lockpicking to advanced techniques such as shimming and bumping. Written by renowned security expert Deviant Ollam, the book is a must-read for penetration testers, IT security professionals, and hackers. The book's clear and concise writing style, along with detailed photos, make it easy for beginners to learn quickly. The book has been updated to reflect the latest tools and tactics used in the industry. Overall, Practical Lock Picking is an excellent resource for anyone interested in physical penetration testing or looking to improve their own security defenses.

The "Tools: The Ultimate Guide" is an extensive compendium that catalogs over 500 essential tools, including their uses, histories, and how to care for them. The book is arranged by function, making it easy to find what you're looking for. It's perfect for new homeowners, curious crafters, woodworkers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the objects that shape our world. The book offers detailed advice for experienced do-it-yourselfers, alongside intriguing bits of background trivia for handyman wannabes. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn about tools and their uses.

Prepper's Home Defense by Jim Cobb is a must-read for anyone who wants to prepare for a disaster and protect their family. The book offers practical strategies and security plans that cover everything from perimeter security systems and traps to firearms and defensive combat techniques. The author's focus on operational security and physical defense is commendable, and his advice is realistic and sound. The book is well-organized and easy to read, making it an ideal resource for both beginners and experienced preppers. Overall, Prepper's Home Defense is an excellent guide that provides valuable insights and information for anyone interested in home defense and security.

This book, How to Disappear and Live Off the Grid: A CIA Insider's Guide, provides readers with the necessary knowledge and tools to protect themselves and their loved ones. Written by a former CIA counterterrorism officer, John Kiriakou, the book offers easy-to-follow instructions, tips, and professional anecdotes on how to become invisible and erase your digital footprint. With the world becoming increasingly connected, it is crucial to know how to disappear and ensure your safety and privacy. This book is a survival skill guide that is essential in today's digital age. Overall, this book is unique and provides valuable insights into the world of disappearing and living off the grid.