I think you meant to type "broken pane of glass — useful or not useful article".
| Situation | Solution | Duration | |-----------|----------|----------| | Small crack | Clear packing tape on both sides | Days | | Medium hole | Cardboard + duct tape (inside) + plastic tarp (outside) | 1–2 weeks | | No glass left | Plywood cut to fit, screwed into frame | Several weeks | | Sealed unit broken but intact | Cover with window film | Temporary | broken pane of glass