<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sandbox Home Services Blog</title><description>Practical guides on planning, pricing, and finishing home improvement projects, written for homeowners.</description><link>https://sitemonster-sandbox.pages.dev/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>How to get your home ready for painters</title><link>https://sitemonster-sandbox.pages.dev/blog/preparing-for-painters/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sitemonster-sandbox.pages.dev/blog/preparing-for-painters/</guid><description>What to move, what to leave, and what to decide before painters arrive, so the job starts on time and your rooms are back to normal sooner.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>painting</category><category>preparation</category><author>Sandbox Home Services</author></item><item><title>How tall should your baseboards be?</title><link>https://sitemonster-sandbox.pages.dev/blog/baseboard-height-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sitemonster-sandbox.pages.dev/blog/baseboard-height-guide/</guid><description>A practical guide to baseboard height, based on ceiling height, room size, and the rest of your trim, with common sizes that look right.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>trim</category><category>planning</category><author>Sandbox Home Services</author></item><item><title>How to choose a paint sheen for each room</title><link>https://sitemonster-sandbox.pages.dev/blog/choosing-a-paint-sheen/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sitemonster-sandbox.pages.dev/blog/choosing-a-paint-sheen/</guid><description>Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss? A room-by-room guide to paint sheens, and how each one balances durability against hiding flaws.</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>painting</category><category>planning</category><author>Sandbox Home Services</author></item></channel></rss>