Have you ever gone to the hardware store with a broken piece of something, knowing you're going to have to ask the hardware expert for "another one of these" because you have no idea what the name is? It's a very common practice. Items that are very common for the previous scene are Window Cam Handles. These handles are the twist and lock handles that many home windows have. When you close your window and want to lock it down tight, you grab the handle and push it or twist it. Usually the window itself seems to tighten to the plate and frame when you do this.

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The Window Cam Handles are typically made from plastic or metal. Often the handles used in travel trailers are made from plastic, while the home versions seem to be made from metal. The plastic handles age easier and are more susceptible to wear and tear, often breaking. This is when you take the broken piece to the hardware store and ask for a new one. If you're a little handy with tools, you can replace them with an entire new set, rather than getting the same kind. There are types with keys that can be locked to prevent young children from opening the window and climbing out.

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Prices for Window Cam Handles vary greatly depending on the material and features. For instance, plastic sets can range in the lower range from a couple of dollars up to eight or more. The metal ones typically range from ten dollars on up to forty or more, again depending on the features. Those with locks may run a little higher. The metal material also ranges from aluminum to galvanized steel. Obviously, the tougher the metal the higher the price range.

Now, when you're at a dinner party, you can impress your friends when someone mentions one of those "window locking things" by calling it by its real name: Window Cam Handles. Prices ranging from on up to or more make them a very reasonable hardware item. Suddenly, you will become the household hardware expert. Easy to find, easy to replace, and easy to use.

Window Cam Handles: Now You Know

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