Have you ever been zipped into your boots and then, halfway through getting them on, the zipper pull breaks? It’s a frustrating experience, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of your boots. In this ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever had a zipper get stuck on a bag, sweater, or a coat, you’re familiar with the frustration. It can feel like there’s nothing to be done but surrender to a stubborn zipper and toss the ...

A man has been hailed on TikTok for sharing a simple way to fix broken zips yourself. We all know just how annoying breaking a zipper on clothes and shoes can be, but we may have finally found a ...

Most outerwear manufacturers use zippers to make it easy to fasten a jacket or coat. But, perhaps, everyone has faced the problem when a zipper breaks and starts to jam at an inconvenient moment. You ...

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What you need: a paper clip, a pin, a zip tie, or a keyring. How to fix: If you try to pull on the broken slider with your fingers, it’s unlikely to move. But as soon as you insert an object that is ...