Problem: Article: If your window is only cracked, you can use a small knife to score a small arc just beyond the end of the crack. This will keep the crack from expanding.   If the crack is only a small hole, as from a BB gun or tiny rock, you might be able to patch it. Simply apply clear fingernail polish or shellac to the area and allow to dry. For best results, apply several coats. Don't put off replacing or repairing a broken window. A broken window isn't just dangerous because of the glass, but also lets in bugs, rain, cold weather, and water. If the glass is broken, but still intact enough to keep out the elements, you may be able to patch it until you can replace it. Possible options for patching the window include:  Using super glue to patch a long crack in the glass. Start by cleaning the window with acetone, then apply super glue to cover the crack. Allow the glue to dry, and then apply another layer. Repeat this process until the crack is covered with 2-3 layers of dried glue. Masking tape makes a good patch for broken glass. Clean your window well with acetone so that the tape will adhere to the glass, then tear off a section of tape the length of the crack. Repeat this process on the other side of the window. Staple a piece of wood or a piece of thick plastic against the broken window. Double thickness trash bags can also be used to cover the broken pane. As with broken glass inside, you'll need to make sure no children or pets can accidentally come into contact with any shards of glass that may have fallen into the yard, inside the house, or anywhere in the environment. Make sure you're wearing heavy shoes (not sandals or flip-flops) and safety gloves.  You can pick up broken glass with newspaper, as above. Wrap it in the newspaper and place directly into a double-bagged leaf or heavy-duty trash bag. Remember that glass may have fallen into furniture, shrubbery, or elsewhere. You may be able to extract the broken glass from the window by lifting out each broken piece from the putty that holds it in place.  If your window is largely intact, you might have to chisel the putty from the window's edge to remove the glass. Make sure you're protecting your hands and arms from the broken glass. You can use a wood chisel, a putty knife, or even an ordinary table knife. The old putty will break into smaller pieces as you remove it. Try to get every bit of putty from the window frame, as this will help when you replace the broken glass.  Be careful not to try to remove the putty too quickly, or you might split the window frame on the window. Remove the small metal triangles driven into the frame beneath the putty. These are glazier's points, and hold the glass in place. If you come across any putty that's difficult to remove, applying heat might help soften it. You'll have to have a replacement glass that's exactly the same size as your broken glass, slightly smaller than the wooden frame. Hold the glass in place with one hand while you insert glazier's points into the frame to secure the glass in place.  Glazier points should be placed about every 4 inches around the periphery of the replacement glass. You can press glazier's tips into the wood with your thumb. You'll need to knead the putty until it's soft, then roll it into a pencil-length cylinders. Press the rolls of putty around the window frame to seal in the replaced glass.  When the new window is in place, smooth the putty with your putty knife. Scrape off any excess putty on the window pane.
Summary: Consider if you need to replace your window. Patch the window. Secure the area. Remove the pane from the window. Remove the putty from the window frame. Replace the window glass. Apply putty around the edges of the pane.

Problem: Article: R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. These steps can be used at home to treat hematoma on your arms and legs and should be practiced on a daily basis for the best results. Try to apply R.I.C.E. as soon as you develop the hematoma for optimal recovery and healing. Make sure you rest the affected area during the first 24–72 hours of developing the hematoma. This will prevent any further bleeding and allow the area to heal. Some physicians recommend that you rest a lower limb that has hematoma, such as your leg, for at least 48 hours. The duration of the rest period is dependent on the extent of the hematoma. Apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel, or perform an ice massage on the affected limb. This will decrease the pain and swelling of the hematoma.  To apply an ice massage, freeze a plastic foam cup of water. Hold the cup and place a cloth or paper towel over the affected limb, then apply ice. Never apply ice or an ice pack directly to skin, as this increases risk for a thermal burn or frostbite. After the first 48 hours, you can use a heated compress, such as a heating pad or a very warm washcloth, two to three times a day, to help your body reabsorb the blood from the hematoma. Use a compression wrap or a compressive elastic bandage over the hematoma until it appears less swollen. You can find compression wraps and compressive elastic bandages at your local drugstore or pharmacy.  You should maintain compression on the area for at least two to seven days. Make sure the compression bandage is on properly and it is snug, but not cutting off blood circulation to the limb. A wrap that cuts off circulation will trigger throbbing in the area or skin color changes such as becoming deeper purple or blanching entirely. This will help to reduce the pain and swelling. Raise the affected limb above the level of your heart on a chair or a stack of pillows. This medication will help with the pain and swelling you may experience as the hematoma heals.  Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is a very effective pain reliever and anti-inflammatory medication. Follow the dosage instructions on the bottle and take no more than two pills at a time. Repeat this dosage every four to six hours. Naproxen sodium (Aleve) is another anti-inflammatory medication. You can take this medication every 12 hours as needed for pain and swelling. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an effective pain reliever that can be used to ease any discomfort or pain. If you have a bleeding disorder, avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs, including aspirin, as these medications can interfere with blood platelets and prolong your bleeding. If you have a hematoma on your arm, leg, or hand, you should do diligent home treatment and be patient as the blood reabsorbs into your body. After a few months, the hematoma should fade on its own and the pain should subside.
Summary:
Do R.I.C.E. Rest the limb with the hematoma. Ice the area for 20 minutes, several times a day, for the first 48 hours. Compress the hematoma to reduce any swelling. Elevate the affected area. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medication. Wait a few months for the hematoma to subside.