How to quickly fix broken glasses at home with everyday items

A loose screw or broken frame can be panic-inducing when you rely on glasses to see properly or to shield your eyes from the summer sun. Luckily, first aid for your specs is close at hand.

With everyday items like nail polish, dental floss, paper clips, toothpicks and more, you can easily perform temporary DIY repairs to keep your eyewear functional until you can have them fixed professionally. Even better, some of these quick fixes can help save you some cash and bypass the need for professional repairs or replacement frames entirely. Here are our favorite DIY solutions to quickly mend your glasses using surprising household items or very cheap purchases.

Watch the video above to learn how to quickly fix glasses at home with everyday items.

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