Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But let's not get ahead of ourselves as it isn't always an easy fix. In fact, broken zippers are arguably the most awkward fashion ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From raincoats to winter parkas, zippers are practically unavoidable, and they often get stuck at the most inconvenient of times.

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 ...