How to Temporarily Fix a broken window is one of the three ways to do it.
You will face a broken window at some point during your homeownership.Extreme weather can cause a window to break when a baseball smashes through a second story window.If you can manage a more permanent repair or replacement, a quick fix will help keep weather and insects out until then.
Take a pair of heavy duty gloves and look at the broken or damaged window.If the window is cracked but no glass is missing, feel the cracked area.To make sure the glass isn't loose enough to fall out, gently press it.
If the glass feels strong, put a piece of packing tape over the crack.If possible, apply tape to the cracked area on the opposite side.Rub the tape on the air bubbles.
Small holes or missing pieces of glass can be found near the intersection of cracks in the glass.Patch small holes with small amounts of clear nail polish.Allow nail polish to dry.Wait until the holes are patched before applying polish.
If the broken area is too large for tape or nail polish, look for loose glass shards.Carefully remove shards using heavy duty work gloves.Measure the area that requires covering.It is possible to cover an entire broken panel for maximum safety and security.
Cut the plastic with scissors to cover the broken area.A sturdy trash bag can be used if plastic is unavailable.Clear packaging tape is used to put the plastic in place.A staple gun can be used to secure the plastic edges to the wooden window frame.If it's practical, secure the plastic to the outside of the window.