However, when a zipper stops working properly it can send the most mild-mannered among us into a fit of rage. Here are five quick ways to fix a faulty zipper—without losing your cool.

If your zipper is on a pair of jeans, the solution is a little more complicated. If you can, you need to remove the metal bumper at the bottom and replace it with a stitch, or just tie it off in ...

A stuck or jammed zipper is a zipper that won’t move up or down along the teeth, no matter how much you pull on it. I find it's one of the most common issues with zippers, and fortunately, it's ...

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 ...

A busted zipper is no reason to trash your favorite jacket (or sleeping bag or pack). With a few tools, you can fix a zipper that separates or broken slider at home or in the backcountry.

There could be two things wrong in this situation. One, the teeth on your zipper may be worn down or damaged. Two, the zipper’s mouth might need tightened. To fix the former, apply a clear coat of ...