Ah, zippers. The contraption was first used on boots, then tobacco pouches, and then leather jackets (by Schott in 1925). Crazy, right? Zippers on clothes isn’t even a 100-year-old idea yet. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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When attempting to fix a zipper that just isn’t working properly, it’s important to understand its components. Although a zipper is a fairly simple gadget, it’s made of several key parts that depend ...