He entered "11.00 x 14.00," added it to his cart, and braced for the shipping cost. To his surprise, it wasn't bad. The site even offered a "breakage guarantee." He clicked "Order" and spent the next three days imagining a delivery driver tossing a fragile box onto his porch like a frisbee. Step 4: The Unboxing

Leo cleaned the new glass with a microfiber cloth and a tiny bit of ammonia-free cleaner. He dropped it into the frame. Clink.

He slid the glass out. It was pristine. No chips, no scratches, and the edges were (sanded down) so he didn't slice his fingers open. Step 5: The Final Fit

He landed on a specialty glass site. He was hit with options: Cheap, but reflective.

"I am not driving forty minutes to that custom shop just to get overcharged for a piece of glass," Leo muttered. He pulled out his laptop. He’d never bought online before, but he was about to find out if it was a genius move or a recipe for a box of glittery shards. Step 1: The Measurement

"Done," Leo smiled, closing his laptop. "And I didn't even have to put on shoes."