A crack or chip in your windshield can start small but eventually lead to big, costly damage. Here are some tips on fixing it yourself before it gets worse.

While replacing a cracked windshield is the obvious solution, it’s also an expensive one. But it’s possible the windshield can be repaired — either by a professional or by yourself.

Repair a cracked window, glass tabletop, or even a mirror with this step-by-step guide.

Plastic is really hard to fix. A new class of smart plastics can heal breaches all on their own, to mend cracked phone screens or stitch up airplane wings.

Epic Proportions was able to successfully replace the cracked glass on his iPhone with the clear plastic (although you should note that replacing it with plastic will definitely remove the iPhone ...