To repair a broken zipper, take a pair of slim needle nose pliers and gently straighten the tooth back into the correct ...

The last thing you want to discover as you're about to pack for a vacation is that your suitcase zipper has completely come off its tracks. Or the zipper on your favorite dress is stuck and you have ...

If you’ve ever had a zipper get stuck on a bag, sweater, or a coat, you’re familiar with the frustration. It can feel like there’s nothing to be done but surrender to a stubborn zipper and toss the ...

If your zipper gets stuck, first check if there’s fabric caught in it. If there is, gently tug the fabric out, and you should be good to go. If not, move on to plan B: lubricants that can help clean ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So next time your zipper acts up, don’t panic, and don’t automatically assume you need to toss your item.

From zippers on the back of dresses that just won't budge, to your jeans fly getting caught on the denim fabric, or the zip closure of your crossbody bag coming off the track. We've all had zip-based ...

Zippers are a part of many pieces of gear. From our jackets to our tents and backpacks, having a functional zipper can keep us warm, dry, and all of our gear contained. What happens when that zipper ...

A jammed or sticky zipper is one of the more familiar types of zipper problems. It always seems to happen when you're in a hurry and while yanking at it or going for a pair of pliers might feel right ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — It happens to all of us at one time or another. You're on your way out the door, you grab your coat, and the zipper is stuck or broken.