If a zipper breaks, a 3D printer might not be the first tool one reaches for — but it’s more feasible than one might think.

Phase two of the major bridge replacement project along 490 near exit 27 is slated to begin soon, and many businesses in ...

YKK's Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® received the iF Design Award 2026 for enabling efficient zipper repairs.

A zipper looks simple, but the way it works is surprisingly precise. The slider doesn’t just close it — it forces each tooth ...

Description: Instead of discarding plastic bottles, why not turn them into nifty zippered organizers for stashing small items ...

The Station North Tool Library in Baltimore is hosting a "Fix-It Fair" where volunteers will assist attendees in repairing ...

A new workshop series aims to teach practical repair skills to New Bedford and Dartmouth residents, potentially helping them save money and reduce waste. Fix It Forward will offer free, hands-on ...

A man purchased a Travelpro Rollaboard in 1998, which came with a lifetime warranty. Now the retractable handle has broken, but Travelpro claims it can’t repair it because replacement parts ...

Europe’s new Right to Repair Directive will make it easier — and cheaper — for consumers to get their household goods fixed, ...

Several products sold through Walmart have been pulled from shelves, with customers advised to throw them away, in a new ...

Halo Dreams Inc. recalled 45,000 sleepsuits after it was found that the zipper head on the suit was detachable, creating a potential choking hazard.

We spoke to experts to share some of the clever ways they use zip ties around the house. These ideas are simple, smart, and ...