Doorbells have come a long way since they were first invented. The first doorbells were mechanical ringers that your guests rotated a lever to activate. They were simple units that had the turning lever on the exterior with the bell unit on the interior of the door.

Modern doorbells come is a wide variety of styles and actuating mechanisms. One of the easiest to install if you are doing a remodel is a wireless doorbell system. With no wires between the doorbell and the chime unit they are a snap to install anywhere that you would like a doorbell button. You can even have multiple doorbells using the same chimes so you can easily install one at every exterior door of your home. The doorbell units themselves come in many styles so you should easily find one that fits your home’s current exterior décor.