You've always dreamt of living in a 100 year old Victorian house in a quaint neighborhood. As a little girl you had a Victorian styled dollhouse, and you've had your eyes on the life-sized versions ever since. Now that you finally found the perfect match and are getting ready for the move to your dream home, you will have to step back into reality at least for a little bit. You already know that buying a house is a complicated adventure, but do not let the excitement cause you to forget more serious issues. Especially with older houses, home security will be one of your biggest concerns.

The amount of restoration that has been done to the property will significantly influence the amount of additional work you will need to put into securing your home. The methods of home protection that people used 100 years ago were much different than today's methods. Although your dog makes a nice friend, he probably won't protect your family quite like the attack dog that was employed years ago. Depending on the wealth of the family, it also would have been common to hire a doorman to watch over the property. This home security practice is not quite as common these days in the average, single family home.

If it hasn't been done already, you'll definitely want to replace any doors and windows that are in poor working condition. You'll definitely want to update locks, as pretty as you may find the original keys and locks to appear. Being able to securely lock your home is one of the most simple preventive measures you can take. Most home intrusions occur because of doors being left unlock. You also don't want to take the risk of allowing any previous owners to gain access to your possessions.

Especially if you are taking on a significant renovation project, you will definitely need to install a home security system. Since the house was constructed over 100 years ago, alarm and security technologies have changed dramatically. Today you'll find a variety of brands and types of security systems, so if you find yourself overwhelmed, allow a professional to assist you in the process.

Exterior lighting, including motion sensor lights, are a necessity for any homeowner. Setting up an alarm system is also essential. You might also want to consider a video monitoring system, which looks out for your property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It may not be a doorman, but it comes pretty close. If you have a lot of valuable goods in your house, you'll want to take even more precautions so as to protect your home and its contents.

Your dreams of owning that Victorian home are finally coming true. Just don't forget the importance of home security when renovating your gorgeous home. You can hire a doorman if you like, but it is truly in your best interest to bring the home up to date on security measures. Owning the home of your dreams means a lot to you, and you'll do everything possible to keep it well protected.