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

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 ...

Repairing and maintaining your hiking gear will extend its lifespan, which is great both for your wallet and the planet. A busted zipper is no reason to trash your favorite jacket (or sleeping bag or ...

Everyone has dealt with a zipper that didn’t close as expected. Sluggish operation and quirky components can make it seem like you have no choice but try to find a pricey professional sewer to replace ...

Smart solutions to annoying travel hiccups and suitcase snags. Plus: The best sturdy, lightweight carry-ons from our tests.These carry-on suitcases rated well in CR's tests and can help make ...

In an effort to be more sustainably-minded – especially when it comes to fashion, be it shopping on secondhand platforms or renting clothes instead of buying – we're in our ‘repair and re-wear’ era.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Being trapped on the other side of a stuck zipper can incite panic attacks. The more you realize you can't get out of the jacket, a boot or tent you're stuck in, the more you ...

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Zippers haven’t changed much since they were first invented, and neither have the problems we all have with them. From stuck zippers to teeth that just won’t clinch, here’s how to fix all the problems ...