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If you have a small damaged mirror, chances are it’s better to replace it, as the repair will average around $200, and replacement could cost around the same price. If you’re working with a large mirror—like one over a bathroom vanity or a large floor mirror—or an antique mirror, it’s often more affordable to repair it. Large mirrors can cost hundreds of dollars, and depending on the type of repair you need, you’ll spend just $50 to $200 fixing it, ultimately saving you some money. Antique mirrors might be priceless, so a repair might be the only option.

While wavy glass is sometimes called antique glass or restoration glass due to the fact that it's found exclusively in older homes, the proper names for wavy glass are actually crown glass and cylinder glass. Most commonly used for circular or portal windows, crown glass was created by manufacturers using a process of blowing and spinning. Meanwhile, cylinder glass was used more commonly because it created large square sheets that could be shaped to fit windows of all shapes and sizes.  

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

For small cracks, glass-bonding glue that can be pressed into cracks may be able to save a broken mirror. If a corner of a mirror has been chipped, you may be able to conceal the fact by adding a border or frame to the mirror. Deeper cracks and chips should be addressed by a glass-restoration professional if you're trying to preserve an antique or heirloom mirror.