Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you have an annoying zipper that sticks, you don’t have to put up with it! Without proper lubrication, friction between the ...

The zipper keeps everything from jeans and jackets to duffel bags and lunch boxes closed tight. Still, for all its simple utility, a fastener that won’t budge has caused frustration in nearly everyone ...

A stuck zipper can be a frustrating experience, especially when you're in a hurry. However, with a few simple tricks, you can easily fix this common problem without having to replace the entire zipper ...

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Repair a stuck or damaged zipper with a clever fork technique that offers a simple solution for quick clothing fixes.

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 ...

From raincoats to winter parkas, zippers are practically unavoidable, and they often get stuck at the most inconvenient of times. A stubborn or malfunctioning zipper may make you think it's time to ...

When you're out camping and your tent zipper gets stuck, it feels like the obvious thing to do is grab a can of WD-40 and spray away. However, the obvious thing to do is not always the right thing to ...

Q Ms. Fenton, We read your column every week and I thought you might be able to help. My wife has a Loro Piana outerwear jacket with a zipper issue. Do I need a seamstress to either repair or replace ...

If you have an annoying zipper that sticks, you don’t have to put up with it! Without proper lubrication, friction between the zipper parts can cause sticking. But don’t retire that garment just yet.