A new piece of glass, cut to size

A chisel

Some window putty

Some new "points" (small wedge-shaped nails)

A hammer

A pair of good pincers, or pliers

Duct tape

A putty knife

A glass cutter

Heavy gloves

Linseed oil

A rag

Eight inch long sections of old garden hose, slit lengthwise (optional)

About an hour

2torial #0515: Learn2 Repair a Broken Window Home Run!!! As we know, windows break all the time. Whether it's the kids playing baseball, a party gone wild, or simply a strong wind in the night, it seems that there's always at least one piece of glass around the house that needs repair. If it's a newer, double-paned insulated type, it may be best to have a professional replace it. If it's an older, wooden framed one, though, there's an excellent chance that you can replace it yourself. Working with large pieces of glass can be dangerous. Consider letting a professional do the job, or at the least secure an assistant to help you handle the glass. Don't work with large pieces of glass on a windy day. Traditional glazier points are tough to work with. There is a newer kind available with "ears" that make for easier handling. Ask your glass supplier about them. By the way, the "rabbet" is the notch in the window sash that the glass fits into. Finally, remember that the new piece of glass should sit in the frame with about 1/16" to spare all around (in other words, if the opening measures 6"X8", the glass should be 5 7/8" X 7 7/8"). This will give the frame room to expand in hot weather. If you are having the glass cut by someone else, clean out the old glass and putty first, and then take the measurement. Step 1