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 ...

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 ...

Wondering if you can sew a zipper? Learn how to fix a separating zipper and save yourself the trouble of sending any more good pants or jackets to the trash. While looking through MOTHER EARTH NEWS ...

Plus, experts share what to do if your zipper needs to be replaced altogether. Zippers are named after the sound they make, but that moniker feels less appropriate when the fastener gets stuck. The ...

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 ...

Before you throw out your tool bag or tent, try these tried-and-true tips for fixing a broken or stuck zipper.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...