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

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.

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