Q Ms. Fenton, We read your column every week and I thought you might be able to help. My wife has a Loro Piana outerwear jacket with a zipper issue. Do I need a seamstress to either repair or replace ...

Have you ever wrestled with a jacket zipper that just won’t move? You're not alone, and there's a good chance a jar in your kitchen can fix it. A fact sheet from Oklahoma State University Extension ...

A stuck zipper can quickly turn a simple task into a frustrating one. Sometimes the slider refuses to move even with the appropriate garment. Pulling harder is often the first reaction, but it can ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The last thing you want to discover as you're about to pack for a vacation is that your suitcase zipper has completely come off ...

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 ...

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 ...

Zippers are a part of many pieces of gear. From our jackets to our tents and backpacks, having a functional zipper can keep us warm, dry, and all of our gear contained. What happens when that zipper ...