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DEAR SARA: My husband has a great recipe for homemade sausage. Last time, he made it in cornhusks, but he asked if I could ask where he might be able to find sausage tubes (or wrap, whatever it is called). — Chrissy, Florida
DEAR CHRISSY: Natural casings can be found at a butcher shop or meat department. You’ll need a sausage stuffer, too. If you don’t want natural casings, …

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DEAR SARA: I ended up with several small bottles of tonic water. I feel bad throwing them out. What can tonic water be used for other than in mixed drinks? I don’t like the taste of it! — Becca, Texas
DEAR BECCA: Tonic water contains quinine. It can help digestion and ease muscle cramps. Since you don’t like the taste, you can use it to clean stains. For example, …

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DEAR SARA: How do you clean a flat-screen monitor? I could use glass cleaner on my old glass screen, but what do I use on this one? — Dee, New York
DEAR DEE: I use a microfiber cloth. Flannel works well, too. Dampen the cloth with either water or water diluted with vinegar or isopropyl alcohol. To prevent damage, don’t press hard or spray product directly on the screen. …

DEAR SARA: Where do you find washing soda? I can find Borax almost everywhere, but I have never seen washing soda. — Cheryl, Ohio
DEAR CHERYL: Super washing soda is made by Arm & Hammer. It can usually be found in the laundry aisle of your grocery store. Check hardware stores, discount department stores, drugstores or health-food stores. If your grocery store doesn’t carry it, ask the manager to order it. …