Plus, experts share what to do if your zipper needs to be replaced altogether. Zippers are named after the sound they make, but that moniker feels less appropriate when the fastener gets stuck. The ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It always seems to happen to your favorite dress, jeans, jacket or purse: you go to open or close the zipper and suddenly the ...

A faulty zipper can render your favorite pair of jeans unwearable. Whether the zipper is stuck, misaligned, or missing a pull tab, knowing how to fix a zipper on jeans or any piece of clothing can ...

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