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To repair a broken zipper, take a pair of slim needle nose pliers and gently straighten the tooth back into the correct ...

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 the zipper pull or going for a pair of pliers ...

If you broke a zipper, don't freak out. There's no need to throw your clothes in the trash. We found a ridiculously easy way to fix the zipper, and all you need is a pair of pliers. Seriously, that's ...

We've all been there: you're just about to walk out of the house in an great white dress when you realize you've got foundation all around the collar. You panic (we get it), but you shouldn't because ...

Even your outdoor gear needs a bit of love and First Aid, at times. Have a misaligned or stuck zipper? Or a broken backpack buckle? How about a stove that doesn’t work? Bring your outdoor-related ...