diff --git a/crafts.lua b/crafts.lua
index 1e32a065..04d51578 100644
--- a/crafts.lua
+++ b/crafts.lua
@@ -6,6 +6,15 @@
 -- License: GPL
 --
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 -- Some recipes need white paint.  If Unified Dyes isn't present,
 -- implement the standard white paint production method here instead,
 -- plus some alternate recipes in the event of material shorages.
@@ -13,7 +22,7 @@
 if ( minetest.get_modpath("unifieddyes") ) == nil then
 
 	minetest.register_craftitem(":unifieddyes:titanium_dioxide", {
-		description = "Titanium Dioxide",
+		description = S("Titanium Dioxide"),
 		inventory_image = "homedecor_titanium_dioxide.png",
 	})
 
@@ -24,7 +33,7 @@ if ( minetest.get_modpath("unifieddyes") ) == nil then
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_craftitem(":unifieddyes:white_paint", {
-		description = "Bucket of white paint",
+		description = S("Bucket of white paint"),
 		inventory_image = "homedecor_white_paint.png",
 	})
 
@@ -66,7 +75,7 @@ end
 -- misc stuff :D
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("homedecor:terracotta_base", {
-        description = "Uncooked Terracotta Base",
+        description = S("Uncooked Terracotta Base"),
         inventory_image = "homedecor_terracotta_base.png",
 })
 
@@ -82,7 +91,7 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("homedecor:roof_tile_terracotta", {
-        description = "Terracotta Roof Tile",
+        description = S("Terracotta Roof Tile"),
         inventory_image = "homedecor_roof_tile_terracotta.png",
 })
 
@@ -111,12 +120,12 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 --
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("homedecor:plastic_sheeting", {
-        description = "Plastic sheet",
+        description = S("Plastic sheet"),
         inventory_image = "homedecor_plastic_sheeting.png",
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("homedecor:plastic_base", {
-        description = "Unprocessed Plastic base",
+        description = S("Unprocessed Plastic base"),
         wield_image = "homedecor_plastic_base.png",
         inventory_image = "homedecor_plastic_base_inv.png",
 })
@@ -680,7 +689,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 --
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("homedecor:drawer_small", {
-        description = "Small Wooden Drawer",
+        description = S("Small Wooden Drawer"),
         inventory_image = "homedecor_drawer_small.png",
 })
 
@@ -792,7 +801,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("homedecor:brass_ingot", {
-        description = "Brass Ingot",
+        description = S("Brass Ingot"),
         inventory_image = "homedecor_brass_ingot.png",
 })
 
@@ -826,7 +835,7 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("homedecor:utility_table_legs", {
-        description = "Legs for Small Utility table",
+        description = S("Legs for Small Utility table"),
         inventory_image = "homedecor_utility_table_legs.png",
 })
 
@@ -870,7 +879,7 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 if ( minetest.get_modpath("mesecons") ) == nil then
 
 	minetest.register_craftitem(":mesecons_materials:silicon", {
-		description = "Silicon lump",
+		description = S("Silicon lump"),
 		inventory_image = "homedecor_silicon.png",
 	})
 
@@ -893,7 +902,7 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("homedecor:ic", {
-	description = "Simple Integrated Circuit",
+	description = S("Simple Integrated Circuit"),
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_ic.png",
 })
 
diff --git a/door_models.lua b/door_models.lua
index 13d98bbf..15c9bc48 100644
--- a/door_models.lua
+++ b/door_models.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,17 @@
+
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 homedecor_door_models = {
 	{
 		"closet_mahogany",
-		"Mahogany Closet Door",
+		S("Mahogany Closet Door"),
 
 		{{ -8/16, 5/16, 6/16, 8/16, 8/16, 8/16 },
 		{ -8/16, 8/32, 13/32, 8/16, 9/32, 15/32 },
@@ -72,7 +82,7 @@ homedecor_door_models = {
 
 	{
 		"closet_oak",
-		"Oak Closet Door",
+		S("Oak Closet Door"),
 
 		{{ -8/16, 5/16, 6/16, 8/16, 8/16, 8/16 },
 		{ -8/16, 8/32, 13/32, 8/16, 9/32, 15/32 },
@@ -143,7 +153,7 @@ homedecor_door_models = {
 
 	{
 		"exterior_fancy",
-		"Fancy Wood/Glass Door",
+		S("Fancy Wood/Glass Door"),
 
 		{{ -8/16, 6/16, 6/16, 8/16, 8/16, 8/16 },
 		{ -8/16, -8/16, 6/16, -6/16, 8/16, 8/16 },
@@ -170,7 +180,7 @@ homedecor_door_models = {
 
 	{
 		"glass",
-		"Glass Office Door",
+		S("Glass Office Door"),
 
 		{{ -8/16, -8/16, 6/16, 8/16, 8/16, 8/16 }},
 
@@ -185,7 +195,7 @@ homedecor_door_models = {
 
 	{
 		"wood_glass",
-		"Glass and Wood, Oak-colored",
+		S("Glass and Wood, Oak-colored"),
 
 		{{ -8/16, 6/16, 6/16, 8/16, 8/16, 8/16 },
 		{ -8/16, -3/32, 6/16, 8/16, 1/32, 8/16 },
@@ -224,7 +234,7 @@ homedecor_door_models = {
 
 	{
 		"wood_glass_mahogany",
-		"Glass and Wood, Mahogany-colored",
+		S("Glass and Wood, Mahogany-colored"),
 
 		{{ -8/16, 6/16, 6/16, 8/16, 8/16, 8/16 },
 		{ -8/16, -3/32, 6/16, 8/16, 1/32, 8/16 },
@@ -263,7 +273,7 @@ homedecor_door_models = {
 
 	{
 		"wood_glass_white",
-		"Glass and Wood, White",
+		S("Glass and Wood, White"),
 
 		{{ -8/16, 6/16, 6/16, 8/16, 8/16, 8/16 },
 		{ -8/16, -3/32, 6/16, 8/16, 1/32, 8/16 },
@@ -302,7 +312,7 @@ homedecor_door_models = {
 
 	{
 		"wood_plain",
-		"Plain Wooden Door",
+		S("Plain Wooden Door"),
 
 		{{ -8/16, -8/16, 6/16, 8/16, 8/16, 8/16 }},
 
diff --git a/door_nodes.lua b/door_nodes.lua
index 32b30ebf..3ea264bb 100644
--- a/door_nodes.lua
+++ b/door_nodes.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,14 @@
 -- Node definitions for Homedecor doors
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 local sides = {"left", "right"}
 local rsides = {"right", "left"}
 
@@ -58,7 +67,7 @@ for i in ipairs(sides) do
 		if use_rightclick == nil then -- register the version that uses on_punch
 
 			minetest.register_node("homedecor:door_"..doorname.."_top_"..side, {
-				description = doordesc.." (Top Half, "..side.."-opening)",
+				description = doordesc.." "..S("(Top Half, %s-opening)"):format(side),
 				drawtype = "nodebox",
 				tiles = tiles_top,
 				paramtype = "light",
@@ -83,7 +92,7 @@ for i in ipairs(sides) do
 			})
 
 			minetest.register_node("homedecor:door_"..doorname.."_bottom_"..side, {
-				description = doordesc.." ("..side.."-opening)",
+				description = doordesc.." "..S("(%s-opening)"):format(side),
 				drawtype = "nodebox",
 				tiles = tiles_bottom,
 				inventory_image = "homedecor_door_"..doorname.."_"..side.."_inv.png",
@@ -113,7 +122,7 @@ for i in ipairs(sides) do
 		else	-- register the version that uses on_rightclick
 
 			minetest.register_node("homedecor:door_"..doorname.."_top_"..side, {
-				description = doordesc.." (Top Half, "..side.."-opening)",
+				description = doordesc.." "..S("(Top Half, %s-opening)"):format(side),
 				drawtype = "nodebox",
 				tiles = tiles_top,
 				paramtype = "light",
@@ -138,7 +147,7 @@ for i in ipairs(sides) do
 			})
 
 			minetest.register_node("homedecor:door_"..doorname.."_bottom_"..side, {
-				description = doordesc.." ("..side.."-opening)",
+				description = doordesc.." "..S("(%s-opening)"):format(side),
 				drawtype = "nodebox",
 				tiles = tiles_bottom,
 				inventory_image = "homedecor_door_"..doorname.."_"..side.."_inv.png",
@@ -184,7 +193,7 @@ function homedecor_place_door(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, name, side)
 		if field == nil then
 			fdir = minetest.dir_to_facedir(placer:get_look_dir())
 			if minetest.env:get_node({x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}).name ~= "air" then
-				minetest.chat_send_player( placer:get_player_name(), 'Not enough vertical space to place a door!' )
+				minetest.chat_send_player( placer:get_player_name(), S('Not enough vertical space to place a door!') )
 				return
 			end
 			minetest.env:add_node({x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}, { name = "homedecor:door_"..name.."_top_"..side, param2=fdir})
diff --git a/fences.lua b/fences.lua
index 1d4b84ee..b77948f7 100644
--- a/fences.lua
+++ b/fences.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,16 @@
 -- This file adds fences of various types
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_brass", {
-	description = "Brass Fence/railing",
+	description = S("Brass Fence/railing"),
 	drawtype = "fencelike",
 	tiles = {"homedecor_tile_brass.png"},
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_fence_brass.png",
@@ -23,7 +32,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_brass", {
 				itemstack:take_item()
 				return itemstack
 			else
-				print("want to simply place the wielded item like usual.")
+				print(S("want to simply place the wielded item like usual."))
 				-- What goes here if I want to just place the wielded node (dirt, cobble, etc) normally?
 			end
 		end
@@ -41,7 +50,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_brass", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_wrought_iron", {
-	description = "Wrought Iron Fence/railing",
+	description = S("Wrought Iron Fence/railing"),
 	drawtype = "fencelike",
 	tiles = {"homedecor_tile_wrought_iron.png"},
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_fence_wrought_iron.png",
@@ -64,7 +73,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_wrought_iron", {
 				clicker:set_wielded_item(itemstack)
 				return itemstack
 			else
-				print("want to simply place the wielded item like usual.")
+				print(S("want to simply place the wielded item like usual."))
 				-- What goes here if I want to just place the wielded node (dirt, cobble, etc) normally?
 			end
 		end
@@ -84,7 +93,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_wrought_iron", {
 -- brass/wrought iron with signs:
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_brass_with_sign", {
-	description = "Brass Fence/railing with sign",
+	description = S("Brass Fence/railing with sign"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		"homedecor_sign_brass_post_top.png",
@@ -136,7 +145,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_brass_with_sign", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_wrought_iron_with_sign", {
-	description = "Wrought Iron Fence/railing with sign",
+	description = S("Wrought Iron Fence/railing with sign"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 		tiles = {
 		"homedecor_sign_wrought_iron_post_top.png",
@@ -191,7 +200,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_wrought_iron_with_sign", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Unpainted Picket Fence",
+        description = S("Unpainted Picket Fence"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_picket.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_picket.png",
@@ -220,7 +229,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_white", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "White Picket Fence",
+        description = S("White Picket Fence"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_white.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_white.png",
@@ -249,7 +258,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_white", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_privacy", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Wooden Privacy Fence",
+        description = S("Wooden Privacy Fence"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_privacy_tb.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_privacy_tb.png",
@@ -281,7 +290,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_privacy", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_barbed_wire", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Barbed Wire Fence",
+        description = S("Barbed Wire Fence"),
         tiles = {"homedecor_fence_barbed_wire.png"},
         paramtype = "light",
         is_ground_content = true,
@@ -305,7 +314,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_barbed_wire", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_chainlink", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Chainlink Fence",
+        description = S("Chainlink Fence"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_chainlink_tb.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_chainlink_tb.png",
@@ -383,7 +392,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_chainlink_corner", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_gate_closed", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Unpainted Picket Fence Gate",
+        description = S("Unpainted Picket Fence Gate"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_gate.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_gate.png",
@@ -412,7 +421,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_gate_closed", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_gate_open", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Unpainted Picket Fence Gate",
+        description = S("Unpainted Picket Fence Gate"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_gate.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_gate.png",
@@ -442,7 +451,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_gate_open", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_gate_white_closed", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "White Picket Fence Gate",
+        description = S("White Picket Fence Gate"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_gate_white.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_gate_white.png",
@@ -471,7 +480,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_gate_white_closed", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_gate_white_open", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "White Picket Fence Gate",
+        description = S("White Picket Fence Gate"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_gate_white.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_picket_gate_white.png",
@@ -501,7 +510,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_picket_gate_white_open", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_barbed_wire_gate_closed", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Barbed Wire Fence Gate",
+        description = S("Barbed Wire Fence Gate"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_barbed_wire_gate_edges.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_barbed_wire_gate_edges.png",
@@ -534,7 +543,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_barbed_wire_gate_closed", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_barbed_wire_gate_open", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Barbed Wire Fence Gate",
+        description = S("Barbed Wire Fence Gate"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_barbed_wire_gate_edges.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_barbed_wire_gate_edges.png",
@@ -568,7 +577,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_barbed_wire_gate_open", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_chainlink_gate_closed", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Chainlink Fence Gate",
+        description = S("Chainlink Fence Gate"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_chainlink_gate_tb.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_chainlink_gate_tb.png",
@@ -602,7 +611,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_chainlink_gate_closed", {
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_chainlink_gate_open", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-        description = "Chainlink Fence Gate (open)",
+        description = S("Chainlink Fence Gate (open)"),
         tiles = {
 		"homedecor_fence_chainlink_gate_tb.png",
 		"homedecor_fence_chainlink_gate_tb.png",
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index e3c49dd9..43c4fa74 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -13,6 +13,15 @@
 
 local DEBUG = 0
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 -- Various Functions
 
 local dbg = function(s)
@@ -31,19 +40,19 @@ function homedecor_node_is_owned(pos, placer)
 				elseif type(GetNodeOwnerName) == "function" then	-- ...is a recent version
 					ownername = GetNodeOwnerName(pos)
 				else
-					ownername = "someone"
+					ownername = S("someone")
 				end
 			end
 		end
 
 	elseif type(isprotect)=="function" then 					-- glomie's protection mod
 		if not isprotect(5, pos, placer) then
-			ownername = "someone"
+			ownername = S("someone")
 		end
 	end
 
 	if ownername ~= false then
-		minetest.chat_send_player( placer:get_player_name(), "Sorry, "..ownername.." owns that spot." )
+		minetest.chat_send_player( placer:get_player_name(), S("Sorry, %s owns that spot."):format(ownername) )
 		return true
 	else
 		return false
@@ -53,7 +62,7 @@ end
 -- Nodes
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shingles_wood', {
-	description = "Wood Shingles",
+	description = S("Wood Shingles"),
 	drawtype = 'raillike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_shingles_wood.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_shingles_wood.png',
@@ -66,7 +75,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shingles_wood', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:skylight', {
-	description = "Glass Skylight",
+	description = S("Glass Skylight"),
 	drawtype = 'raillike',
 	tiles = { 'default_glass.png' },
 	wield_image = 'default_glass.png',
@@ -79,7 +88,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:skylight', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shingles_asphalt', {
-	description = "Asphalt Shingles",
+	description = S("Asphalt Shingles"),
 	drawtype = 'raillike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_shingles_asphalt.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_shingles_asphalt.png',
@@ -92,7 +101,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shingles_asphalt', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shingles_terracotta', {
-	description = "Terracotta Roofing",
+	description = S("Terracotta Roofing"),
 	drawtype = 'raillike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_shingles_terracotta.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_shingles_terracotta.png',
@@ -107,7 +116,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shingles_terracotta', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:projection_screen', {
-	description = "Projection Screen Material",
+	description = S("Projection Screen Material"),
 	drawtype = 'signlike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_projection_screen.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_projection_screen_inv.png',
@@ -125,7 +134,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:projection_screen', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:ceiling_paint', {
-	description = "Textured Ceiling Paint",
+	description = S("Textured Ceiling Paint"),
 	drawtype = 'signlike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_ceiling_paint.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_ceiling_paint_roller.png',
@@ -144,7 +153,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:ceiling_paint', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:ceiling_tile', {
-	description = "Drop-Ceiling Tile",
+	description = S("Drop-Ceiling Tile"),
 	drawtype = 'signlike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_ceiling_tile.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_ceiling_tile.png',
@@ -163,7 +172,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:ceiling_tile', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:rug_small', {
-	description = "Small Throw Rug",
+	description = S("Small Throw Rug"),
 	drawtype = 'signlike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_rug_small.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_rug_small.png',
@@ -184,7 +193,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:rug_small', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:rug_large', {
-	description = "Large Area Rug",
+	description = S("Large Area Rug"),
 	drawtype = 'signlike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_rug_large.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_rug_large.png',
@@ -205,7 +214,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:rug_large', {
 	})
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glass_table_large', {
-	description = "Large Glass Table Piece",
+	description = S("Large Glass Table Piece"),
 	drawtype = 'signlike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_glass_table_large.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_glass_table_large.png',
@@ -226,7 +235,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glass_table_large', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glass_table_small_round', {
-	description = "Glass Table (Small, Round)",
+	description = S("Glass Table (Small, Round)"),
 	drawtype = 'signlike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_glass_table_small_round.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_glass_table_small_round.png',
@@ -247,7 +256,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glass_table_small_round', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glass_table_small_square', {
-	description = "Glass Table (Small, Square)",
+	description = S("Glass Table (Small, Square)"),
 	drawtype = 'signlike',
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_glass_table_small_square.png' },
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_glass_table_small_square.png',
@@ -268,7 +277,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glass_table_small_square', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:table_legs_brass", {
-        description = "Brass Table Legs",
+        description = S("Brass Table Legs"),
         drawtype = "plantlike",
         tiles = {"homedecor_table_legs_brass.png"},
         inventory_image = "homedecor_table_legs_brass.png",
@@ -282,7 +291,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:table_legs_brass", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:table_legs_wrought_iron", {
-        description = "Brass Table Legs",
+        description = S("Brass Table Legs"),
         drawtype = "plantlike",
         tiles = {"homedecor_table_legs_wrought_iron.png"},
         inventory_image = "homedecor_table_legs_wrought_iron.png",
@@ -296,7 +305,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:table_legs_wrought_iron", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:stereo', {
-	description = "Stereo Receiver",
+	description = S("Stereo Receiver"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_stereo_top.png',
 			'homedecor_stereo_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_stereo_right.png',
@@ -312,7 +321,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:stereo', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:utility_table_top', {
-	description = "Utility Table",
+	description = S("Utility Table"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_utility_table_top.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_utility_table_top.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_utility_table_top.png',
@@ -335,7 +344,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:utility_table_top', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:utility_table_legs', {
-	description = "Legs for Utility Table",
+	description = S("Legs for Utility Table"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_utility_table_legs.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_utility_table_legs_inv.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_utility_table_legs.png',
@@ -350,7 +359,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:utility_table_legs', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:flower_pot_terracotta', {
-	description = "Terracotta Flower Pot",
+	description = S("Terracotta Flower Pot"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_flower_pot_terracotta_top.png',
 			'homedecor_flower_pot_terracotta_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_flower_pot_terracotta_sides.png',
@@ -366,7 +375,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:flower_pot_terracotta', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:flower_pot_black', {
-	description = "Black Plastic Flower Pot",
+	description = S("Black Plastic Flower Pot"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_flower_pot_black_top.png',
 			'homedecor_flower_pot_black_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_flower_pot_black_sides.png',
@@ -382,7 +391,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:flower_pot_black', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:flower_pot_green', {
-	description = "Green Plastic Flower Pot",
+	description = S("Green Plastic Flower Pot"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_flower_pot_green_top.png',
 			'homedecor_flower_pot_green_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_flower_pot_green_sides.png',
@@ -398,7 +407,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:flower_pot_green', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:wood_table_large', {
-	description = "Wooden Tabletop piece",
+	description = S("Wooden Tabletop piece"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_wood_table_large.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_wood_table_large.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_wood_table_large.png',
@@ -419,7 +428,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:wood_table_large', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:wood_table_small_round', {
-	description = "Wooden Tabletop (Small, Round)",
+	description = S("Wooden Tabletop (Small, Round)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_wood_table_small_round.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_wood_table_small_round.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_wood_table_small_round.png',
@@ -440,7 +449,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:wood_table_small_round', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:wood_table_small_square', {
-	description = "Wooden Tabletop (Small, Square)",
+	description = S("Wooden Tabletop (Small, Square)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_wood_table_small_square.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_wood_table_small_square.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_wood_table_small_square.png',
@@ -461,7 +470,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:wood_table_small_square', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_black', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Black)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Black)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_black.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_black.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_black.png',
@@ -480,7 +489,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_black', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_mahogany', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Unpainted Mahogany)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Unpainted Mahogany)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_mahogany.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_mahogany.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_mahogany.png',
@@ -499,7 +508,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_mahogany', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_oak', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Unpainted Oak)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Unpainted Oak)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_oak.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_oak.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_oak.png',
@@ -518,7 +527,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_oak', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_dark_grey', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Dark Grey)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Dark Grey)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_dark_grey.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_dark_grey.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_dark_grey.png',
@@ -537,7 +546,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_dark_grey', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_forest_green', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Forest Green)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Forest Green)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_forest_green.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_forest_green.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_forest_green.png',
@@ -556,7 +565,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_forest_green', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_grey', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Grey)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Grey)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_grey.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_grey.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_grey.png',
@@ -575,7 +584,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_grey', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_light_blue', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Light Blue)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Light Blue)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_light_blue.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_light_blue.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_light_blue.png',
@@ -594,7 +603,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_light_blue', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_purple', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Purple)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Purple)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_purple.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_purple.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_purple.png',
@@ -613,7 +622,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_purple', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_red', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Red)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Red)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_red.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_red.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_red.png',
@@ -632,7 +641,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_red', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_white', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (White)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (White)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_white.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_white.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_white.png',
@@ -651,7 +660,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_white', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_yellow', {
-	description = "Wooden Shutter (Yellow)",
+	description = S("Wooden Shutter (Yellow)"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_window_shutter_yellow.png' },
 	inventory_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_yellow.png',
 	wield_image = 'homedecor_window_shutter_yellow.png',
@@ -671,7 +680,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:shutter_yellow', {
 
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:utilitytable2', {
-	description = "Utility table mk2",
+	description = S("Utility table mk2"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_utility_table_top.png',
 			'homedecor_blanktile.png',
 			'homedecor_utility_table_legs.png',
@@ -699,7 +708,7 @@ for i = 1, detail-1 do
 end
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:pole_brass", {
-        description = "Brass Pole",
+        description = S("Brass Pole"),
         drawtype = "nodebox",
         tiles = {"homedecor_tile_brass2.png"},
         inventory_image = "homedecor_pole_brass2.png",
@@ -720,7 +729,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:pole_brass", {
 })
 	
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:pole_wrought_iron", {
-        description = "Wrought Iron Pole",
+        description = S("Wrought Iron Pole"),
         drawtype = "nodebox",
         tiles = {"homedecor_tile_wrought_iron2.png"},
         inventory_image = "homedecor_pole_wrought_iron.png",
@@ -741,7 +750,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:pole_wrought_iron", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:speaker', {
-	description = "Large Stereo Speaker",
+	description = S("Large Stereo Speaker"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_speaker_top.png',
 			'homedecor_speaker_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_speaker_right.png',
@@ -757,7 +766,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:speaker', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:speaker_small', {
-	description = "Small Surround Speaker",
+	description = S("Small Surround Speaker"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_speaker_top.png',
@@ -796,10 +805,10 @@ local curtaincolors = {
 }
 
 for c in ipairs(curtaincolors) do
-	local color = curtaincolors[c]
+	local color = S(curtaincolors[c])
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:curtain_"..color, {
-	description = "Curtains ("..color..")",
+	description = S("Curtains (%s)"):format(color),
 	tiles = { "homedecor_curtain_"..color..".png" },
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_curtain_"..color..".png",
 	wield_image = "homedecor_curtain_"..color..".png",
@@ -836,4 +845,4 @@ dofile(minetest.get_modpath("homedecor").."/crafts.lua")
 
 dofile(minetest.get_modpath("homedecor").."/locked.lua")
 
-print("[HomeDecor] Loaded!")
+print("[HomeDecor] "..S("Loaded!"))
diff --git a/kitchen_cabinet.lua b/kitchen_cabinet.lua
index 06fe314f..116ef373 100644
--- a/kitchen_cabinet.lua
+++ b/kitchen_cabinet.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,16 @@
 -- This file supplies Kitchen cabinets and kitchen sink
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:kitchen_cabinet', {
-	description = "Kitchen Cabinet",
+	description = S("Kitchen Cabinet"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_kitchen_cabinet_top.png',
 			'homedecor_kitchen_cabinet_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_kitchen_cabinet_sides.png',
@@ -20,7 +29,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:kitchen_cabinet', {
 				"size[8,8]"..
 				"list[current_name;main;0,0;8,3;]"..
 				"list[current_player;main;0,4;8,4;]")
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Kitchen cabinet")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Kitchen Cabinet"))
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("main", 24)
 	end,
@@ -30,16 +39,22 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:kitchen_cabinet', {
 		return inv:is_empty("main")
 	end,
 	on_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff in kitchen cabinet at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff in kitchen cabinet at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_put = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff to kitchen cabinet at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff to kitchen cabinet at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" takes stuff from kitchen cabinet at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s takes stuff from kitchen cabinet at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
 })
 
@@ -72,7 +87,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:kitchen_cabinet_half', {
 				"size[8,7]"..
 				"list[current_name;main;1,0;6,2;]"..
 				"list[current_player;main;0,3;8,4;]")
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Kitchen cabinet")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Kitchen Cabinet"))
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("main", 12)
 	end,
@@ -82,23 +97,28 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:kitchen_cabinet_half', {
 		return inv:is_empty("main")
 	end,
 	on_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff in kitchen cabinet at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff in kitchen cabinet at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_put = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff to kitchen cabinet at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff to kitchen cabinet at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" takes stuff from kitchen cabinet at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s takes stuff from kitchen cabinet at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
 })
 
 
-
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:kitchen_cabinet_with_sink', {
-	description = "Kitchen Cabinet with sink",
+	description = S("Kitchen Cabinet with sink"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_kitchen_cabinet_sinktop.png',
 			'homedecor_kitchen_cabinet_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_kitchen_cabinet_sides.png',
@@ -117,7 +137,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:kitchen_cabinet_with_sink', {
 				"size[8,7]"..
 				"list[current_name;main;0,0;8,2;]"..
 				"list[current_player;main;0,3;8,4;]")
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Under-sink cabinet")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Under-sink cabinet"))
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("main", 16)
 	end,
@@ -127,16 +147,21 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:kitchen_cabinet_with_sink', {
 		return inv:is_empty("main")
 	end,
 	on_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff in under-sink cabinet at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff in kitchen cabinet at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_put = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff to under-sink cabinet at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff to kitchen cabinet at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" takes stuff from under-sink cabinet at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s takes stuff from kitchen cabinet at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
 })
-
diff --git a/lighting.lua b/lighting.lua
index 79f7c424..e73dcda9 100644
--- a/lighting.lua
+++ b/lighting.lua
@@ -1,10 +1,19 @@
 
 -- This file supplies glowlights
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 -- Yellow
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thick_yellow', {
-	description = "Yellow Glowlight (thick)",
+	description = S("Yellow Glowlight (thick)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_yellow_tb.png',
@@ -32,7 +41,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thick_yellow', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thick_yellow_wall', {
-	description = "Yellow Glowlight (thick, on wall)",
+	description = S("Yellow Glowlight (thick, on wall)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_thick_yellow_sides.png',
@@ -60,7 +69,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thick_yellow_wall', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thin_yellow', {
-	description = "Yellow Glowlight (thin)",
+	description = S("Yellow Glowlight (thin)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_yellow_tb.png',
@@ -88,7 +97,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thin_yellow', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thin_yellow_wall', {
-	description = "Yellow Glowlight (thin, on wall)",
+	description = S("Yellow Glowlight (thin, on wall)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_thin_yellow_sides.png',
@@ -116,7 +125,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thin_yellow_wall', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_small_cube_yellow', {
-	description = "Yellow Glowlight (small cube)",
+	description = S("Yellow Glowlight (small cube)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_cube_yellow_tb.png',
@@ -144,7 +153,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_small_cube_yellow', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_small_cube_yellow_ceiling', {
-	description = "Yellow Glowlight (small cube, on ceiling)",
+	description = S("Yellow Glowlight (small cube, on ceiling)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_cube_yellow_tb.png',
@@ -174,7 +183,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_small_cube_yellow_ceiling', {
 -- White
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thick_white', {
-	description = "White Glowlight (thick)",
+	description = S("White Glowlight (thick)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_white_tb.png',
@@ -202,7 +211,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thick_white', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thick_white_wall', {
-	description = "White Glowlight (thick, on wall)",
+	description = S("White Glowlight (thick, on wall)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_thick_white_sides.png',
@@ -230,7 +239,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thick_white_wall', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thin_white', {
-	description = "White Glowlight (thin)",
+	description = S("White Glowlight (thin)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_white_tb.png',
@@ -258,7 +267,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thin_white', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thin_white_wall', {
-	description = "White Glowlight (thin, on wall)",
+	description = S("White Glowlight (thin, on wall)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_thin_white_sides.png',
@@ -286,7 +295,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_thin_white_wall', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_small_cube_white', {
-	description = "White Glowlight (small cube)",
+	description = S("White Glowlight (small cube)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_cube_white_tb.png',
@@ -314,7 +323,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_small_cube_white', {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:glowlight_small_cube_white_ceiling', {
-	description = "White Glowlight (small cube, on ceiling)",
+	description = S("White Glowlight (small cube, on ceiling)"),
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	tiles = {
 		'homedecor_glowlight_cube_white_tb.png',
diff --git a/locale/es.txt b/locale/es.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..96a1e3f4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/locale/es.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,178 @@
+
+#
+# Language: Español
+# Author: Diego Martínez <lkaezadl3@gmail.com>
+#
+
+### kitchen_cabinet.lua ###
+Kitchen Cabinet = Gabinete de Cocina
+## 1: Player name, 2: position
+%s moves stuff in kitchen cabinet at %s = %s mueve cosas en gabinete de cocina en %s
+%s moves stuff to kitchen cabinet at %s = %s mueve cosas al gabinete de cocina en %s
+%s takes stuff from kitchen cabinet at %s = %s toma cosas del gabinete de cocina en %s
+Half-height Kitchen Cabinet (on ceiling) = Gabinete de cocina de media altura (en techo)
+Under-sink cabinet = Gabinete con Lavabo
+Kitchen Cabinet with sink = Gabinete de cocina con lavabo
+
+### door_models.lua ###
+Mahogany Closet Door = Puerta de Armario de Caoba
+Oak Closet Door = Puerta de Armario de Roble
+Fancy Wood/Glass Door = Puerta de Madera y Cristal de Lujo 
+Glass Office Door = Puerta de Oficina de Cristal
+Glass and Wood, Mahogany-colored = Cristal y Madera, color Caoba
+Glass and Wood, Oak-colored = Cristal y Madera, color Roble
+Glass and Wood, White = Cristal y Madera, color Blanco
+Plain Wooden Door = Puerta Simple de Madera
+left = izquierda
+right = derecha
+## 1: Side the doors opens to
+(Top Half, %s-opening) = (Parte Superior, abre a la %s)
+(%s-opening) = (abre a la %s)
+
+### door_nodes.lua ###
+Not enough vertical space to place a door! = ¡No hay suficiente espacio vertical para colocar una puerta!
+
+### crafts.lua ###
+Brass Ingot = Lingote de Latón
+Bucket of white paint = Cubo de Pintura Blanca
+Legs for Small Utility table = Patas de Mesa Utilitaria Pequeña
+Plastic sheet = Lámina de Plástico
+Silicon lump = Terrón de Silicio
+Simple Integrated Circuit = Circuito Integrado Simple
+Small Wooden Drawer = Cajón Pequeño de Madera
+Terracotta Roof Tile = Teja de Terracota
+Titanium Dioxide = Dióxido de Titanio
+Uncooked Terracotta Base = Base de Terracota sin Cocer
+Unprocessed Plastic base = Base de Plástico sin Procesar
+
+### fences.lua ###
+Barbed Wire Fence = Cerca de Alambre de Púas
+Barbed Wire Fence Gate = Portón de Cerca de Alambre de Púas
+Brass Fence/railing = Cerca/Barandilla de Latón
+Brass Fence/railing with sign = Cerca/Barandilla de Latón con Letrero
+Chainlink Fence = Cerca de Cadenas
+Chainlink Fence Gate = Portón de Cerca de Cadenas
+Chainlink Fence Gate (open) = Portón de Cerca de Cadenas (Abierto)
+Unpainted Picket Fence = Cerca de Piquete sin pintar
+Unpainted Picket Fence Gate = Portón de Cerca de Piquete sin pintar
+White Picket Fence = Cerca de Piquete blanca
+White Picket Fence Gate = Portón de Cerca de Piquete blanca
+Wooden Privacy Fence = Cerca privada de madera
+Wrought Iron Fence/railing = Cerca/Barandilla de Hierro Forjado
+Wrought Iron Fence/railing with sign = Cerca/Barandilla de Hierro Forjado con Letrero
+want to simply place the wielded item like usual. = solo se desea colocar el objeto empuñado normalmente.
+
+### init.lua ###
+Loaded! = ¡Cargado!
+Asphalt Shingles = Tejas de Asfalto
+Black Plastic Flower Pot = Florero de Plástico Negro
+Brass Pole = Poste de Latón
+Brass Table Legs = Patas de Mesa de Latón
+red = rojas
+green = verdes
+blue = azules
+white = blancas
+pink = rosas
+violet = violetas
+## 1: Color name
+Curtains (%s) = Cortinas (%s)
+Drop-Ceiling Tile = Cielorraso
+Glass Skylight = Claraboya de Cristal
+Glass Table (Small, Round) = Mesa de Cristal (Pequeña, Redonda)
+Glass Table (Small, Square) = Mesa de Cristal (Pequeña, Cuadrada)
+Green Plastic Flower Pot = Florero de Plástico Negro
+Large Area Rug = Manta Grande
+Large Glass Table Piece = Pieza de Mesa de Cristal Grande
+Large Stereo Speaker = Altavoz de Estéreo Grande
+Legs for Utility Table = Patas de Mesa Utilitaria
+Projection Screen Material = Material de Pantalla de Proyección
+Small Surround Speaker = Pequeño Altavoz Envolvente
+Small Throw Rug = Manta Pequeña
+Stereo Receiver = Receptor Estéreo
+Terracotta Flower Pot = Florero de Terracota
+Terracotta Roofing = Tejado de Terracota
+Textured Ceiling Paint = Pintura Texturada para Techo
+Utility Table = Mesa Utilitaria
+Utility table mk2 = Mesa Utilitaria mk2
+Wooden Shutter (Black) = Obturador de Madera (Negro)
+Wooden Shutter (Dark Grey) = Obturador de Madera (Gris Oscuro)
+Wooden Shutter (Forest Green) = Obturador de Madera (Verde Bosque)
+Wooden Shutter (Grey) = Obturador de Madera (Gris)
+Wooden Shutter (Light Blue) = Obturador de Madera (Azul Claro)
+Wooden Shutter (Purple) = Obturador de Madera (Púrpura)
+Wooden Shutter (Red) = Obturador de Madera (Rojo)
+Wooden Shutter (Unpainted Mahogany) = Obturador de Madera (Caoba sin Pintar)
+Wooden Shutter (Unpainted Oak) = Obturador de Madera (Roble sin Pintar)
+Wooden Shutter (White) = Obturador de Madera (Blanco)
+Wooden Shutter (Yellow) = Obturador de Madera (Amarillo)
+Wooden Tabletop piece = Pieza de Mesa de Madera
+Wooden Tabletop (Small, Round) = Pieza de Mesa de Madera (Pequeña, Redonda)
+Wooden Tabletop (Small, Square) = Pieza de Mesa de Madera (Pequeña, Cuadrada)
+Wood Shingles = Tejas de Madera
+Wrought Iron Pole = Poste de Hierro Forjado
+someone = alguien
+## 1: Player name
+Sorry, %s owns that spot. = Lo siento, %s es dueño de ése lugar.
+
+### lighting.lua ###
+White Glowlight (small cube) = Luz Blanca (cubo pequeño)
+White Glowlight (small cube, on ceiling) = Luz Blanca (cubo pequeño, en techo)
+White Glowlight (thick) = Luz Blanca (Gruesa)
+White Glowlight (thick, on wall) = Luz Blanca (Gruesa, en pared)
+White Glowlight (thin) = Luz Blanca (Fina)
+White Glowlight (thin, on wall) = Luz Blanca (Fina, en pared)
+Yellow Glowlight (small cube) = Luz Amarilla (cubo pequeño)
+Yellow Glowlight (small cube, on ceiling) = Luz Amarilla (cubo pequeño, en techo)
+Yellow Glowlight (thick) = Luz Amarilla (Gruesa)
+Yellow Glowlight (thick, on wall) = Luz Amarilla (Gruesa, en pared)
+Yellow Glowlight (thin) = Luz Amarilla (Fina)
+Yellow Glowlight (thin, on wall) = Luz Amarilla (Fina, en pared)
+
+### locked.lua ###
+## 1: Item description, 2: Owner name
+%s (owned by %s) = %s (propiedad de %s)
+## 1: Player name, 2: Item description, 3: Owner name, 4: Position
+%s tried to access a %s belonging to %s at %s = %s ha intentado acceder un(a) %s propiedad de %s en %s 
+## 1: Item description
+%s (Locked) = %s (Cerrado)
+Locked Cabinet = Gabinete Cerrado
+Locked Nightstand = Mesa de Noche Cerrada
+Locked Fridge = Refri Cerrado
+Locked Oven = Estufa Cerrada
+
+### nightstands.lua ###
+Mahogany Nightstand with One Drawer = Mesa de Noche de Caoba, un Cajón
+Mahogany Nightstand with Two Drawers = Mesa de Noche de Caoba, dos Cajones
+Oak Nightstand with One Drawer = Mesa de Noche de Roble, un Cajón
+Oak Nightstand with Two Drawers = Mesa de Noche de Roble, dos Cajones
+## 1: Player name, 2: position
+%s moves stuff in nightstand at %s = %s mueve cosas en mesa de noche en %s
+%s moves stuff to nightstand at %s = %s mueve cosas hacia mesa de noche en %s
+%s takes stuff from nightstand at %s = %s mueve cosas desde mesa de noche en %s
+One-drawer Nightstand = Mesa de Noche de un Cajón
+Two-drawer Nightstand = Mesa de Noche de dos Cajones
+
+### oven.lua ###
+Oven = Estufa
+## 1: Item name
+Could not insert '%s' = No se pudo insertar '%s'
+## 1: Percentage
+Oven active: %d%% = Estufa activa: %d%%
+Oven out of fuel = Estufa sin combustible
+Oven is empty = Estufavacía
+
+### refrigerator.lua ###
+Refrigerator = Refrigerador
+## 1: Player name, 2: position
+%s moves stuff in refrigerator at %s = %s mueve cosas en refrigerador en %s
+%s moves stuff to refrigerator at %s = %s mueve cosas hacia refrigerador en %s
+%s takes stuff from refrigerator at %s = %s mueve cosas desde refrigerador en %s
+Not enough vertical space to place a refrigerator! = ¡No hay suficiente espacio vertical para colocar un refrigerador!
+
+### television.lua ###
+Small CRT Television = Pequeña Televisión CRT
+
+### signs_lib.lua ###
+E: character map file not found = E: archivo de mapa de caracteres no encontrado
+## 1: Full String, 2: pos in string, 3: current char at pos
+W: unknown symbol in '%s' at %d (probably %s) = A: símbolo desconocido en '%s' posición %d (probablemente %s)
diff --git a/locale/template.txt b/locale/template.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..864e2858
--- /dev/null
+++ b/locale/template.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,182 @@
+
+##########################
+# Template language file #
+##########################
+
+### Special strings ###
+
+### kitchen_cabinet.lua ###
+Kitchen Cabinet =
+## 1: Player name, 2: position
+%s moves stuff in kitchen cabinet at %s =
+%s moves stuff to kitchen cabinet at %s =
+%s takes stuff from kitchen cabinet at %s =
+Half-height Kitchen Cabinet (on ceiling) =
+Under-sink cabinet =
+Kitchen Cabinet with sink =
+
+### door_models.lua ###
+Mahogany Closet Door =
+Oak Closet Door =
+Fancy Wood/Glass Door =
+Glass Office Door =
+Glass and Wood, Mahogany-colored =
+Glass and Wood, Oak-colored =
+Glass and Wood, White =
+Plain Wooden Door =
+left =
+right =
+## 1: Side the doors opens to
+(Top Half, %s-opening) =
+(%s-opening) =
+
+
+### door_nodes.lua ###
+Not enough vertical space to place a door! =
+
+### crafts.lua ###
+Brass Ingot =
+Bucket of white paint =
+Legs for Small Utility table =
+Plastic sheet =
+Silicon lump =
+Simple Integrated Circuit =
+Small Wooden Drawer =
+Terracotta Roof Tile =
+Titanium Dioxide =
+Uncooked Terracotta Base =
+Unprocessed Plastic base =
+
+### door_models.lua ###
+
+### door_nodes.lua ###
+
+### fences.lua ###
+Barbed Wire Fence =
+Barbed Wire Fence Gate =
+Brass Fence/railing =
+Brass Fence/railing with sign =
+Chainlink Fence =
+Chainlink Fence Gate =
+Chainlink Fence Gate (open) =
+Unpainted Picket Fence =
+Unpainted Picket Fence Gate =
+White Picket Fence =
+White Picket Fence Gate =
+Wooden Privacy Fence =
+Wrought Iron Fence/railing =
+Wrought Iron Fence/railing with sign =
+want to simply place the wielded item like usual. =
+
+### init.lua ###
+Loaded! =
+Asphalt Shingles =
+Black Plastic Flower Pot =
+Brass Pole =
+Brass Table Legs =
+red =
+green =
+blue =
+white =
+pink =
+violet =
+## 1: Color name
+Curtains (%s) =
+Drop-Ceiling Tile =
+Glass Skylight =
+Glass Table (Small, Round) =
+Glass Table (Small, Square) =
+Green Plastic Flower Pot =
+Large Area Rug =
+Large Glass Table Piece =
+Large Stereo Speaker =
+Legs for Utility Table =
+Projection Screen Material =
+Small Surround Speaker =
+Small Throw Rug =
+Stereo Receiver =
+Terracotta Flower Pot =
+Terracotta Roofing =
+Textured Ceiling Paint =
+Utility Table =
+Utility table mk2 =
+Wooden Shutter (Black) =
+Wooden Shutter (Dark Grey) =
+Wooden Shutter (Forest Green) =
+Wooden Shutter (Grey) =
+Wooden Shutter (Light Blue) =
+Wooden Shutter (Purple) =
+Wooden Shutter (Red) =
+Wooden Shutter (Unpainted Mahogany) =
+Wooden Shutter (Unpainted Oak) =
+Wooden Shutter (White) =
+Wooden Shutter (Yellow) =
+Wooden Tabletop piece =
+Wooden Tabletop (Small, Round) =
+Wooden Tabletop (Small, Square) =
+Wood Shingles =
+Wrought Iron Pole =
+someone =
+## 1: Player name
+Sorry, %s owns that spot. =
+
+### lighting.lua ###
+White Glowlight (small cube) =
+White Glowlight (small cube, on ceiling) =
+White Glowlight (thick) =
+White Glowlight (thick, on wall) =
+White Glowlight (thin) =
+White Glowlight (thin, on wall) =
+Yellow Glowlight (small cube) =
+Yellow Glowlight (small cube, on ceiling) =
+Yellow Glowlight (thick) =
+Yellow Glowlight (thick, on wall) =
+Yellow Glowlight (thin) =
+Yellow Glowlight (thin, on wall) =
+
+### locked.lua ###
+## 1: Item description, 2: Owner name
+%s (owned by %s) =
+## 1: Player name, 2: Item description, 3: Owner name, 4: Position
+%s tried to access a %s belonging to %s at %s =
+## 1: Item description
+%s (Locked) =
+Locked Cabinet =
+Locked Nightstand =
+
+### nightstands.lua ###
+Mahogany Nightstand with One Drawer =
+Mahogany Nightstand with Two Drawers =
+Oak Nightstand with One Drawer =
+Oak Nightstand with Two Drawers =
+## 1: Player name, 2: position
+%s moves stuff in nightstand at %s =
+%s moves stuff to nightstand at %s =
+%s takes stuff from nightstand at %s =
+One-drawer Nightstand =
+Two-drawer Nightstand =
+
+### oven.lua ###
+Oven =
+## 1: Item name
+Could not insert '%s' =
+## 1: Percentage
+Oven active: %d%% =
+Oven out of fuel =
+Oven is empty =
+
+### refrigerator.lua ###
+Refrigerator =
+## 1: Player name, 2: position
+%s moves stuff in refrigerator at %s =
+%s moves stuff to refrigerator at %s =
+%s takes stuff from refrigerator at %s =
+Not enough vertical space to place a refrigerator! =
+
+### television.lua ###
+Small CRT Television =
+
+### signs_lib.lua ###
+E: character map file not found =
+## 1: Full String, 2: pos in string, 3: current char at pos
+W: unknown symbol in '%s' at %d (probably %s) =
diff --git a/locked.lua b/locked.lua
index b960c772..77118cf4 100644
--- a/locked.lua
+++ b/locked.lua
@@ -7,6 +7,15 @@
 -- License: LGPL
 --
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 --[[
   |  create_locked ( name, infotext )
   |
@@ -40,14 +49,12 @@ local function create_locked ( name, infotext )
     end
     def.type = nil
     def.name = nil
-    local desc = "Locked "..def.description
-    def.description = desc
+    def.description = S("%s (Locked)"):format(def.description)
     local after_place_node = def.after_place_node
     def.after_place_node = function(pos, placer)
         local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos)
         meta:set_string("owner", placer:get_player_name() or "")
-        meta:set_string("infotext", (infotext or desc).." (owned by "..
-                        meta:get_string("owner")..")")
+        meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s (owned by %s)"):format(infotext,meta:get_string("owner")))
         if (after_place_node) then
             return after_place_node(pos, placer)
         end
@@ -56,10 +63,12 @@ local function create_locked ( name, infotext )
 	def.allow_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
 		local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos)
         if (player:get_player_name() ~= meta:get_string("owner")) then
-			minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-					" tried to access a "..desc.." belonging to "..
-					meta:get_string("owner").." at "..
-					minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+            minetest.log("action", S("%s tried to access a %s belonging to %s at %s"):format(
+                player:get_player_name(),
+                infotext,
+                meta:get_string("owner"),
+                minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+            ))
 			return 0
 		end
 		if (allow_metadata_inventory_move) then
@@ -72,10 +81,12 @@ local function create_locked ( name, infotext )
     def.allow_metadata_inventory_put = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
         local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos)
         if (player:get_player_name() ~= meta:get_string("owner")) then
-            minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-                    " tried to access a "..desc.." belonging to "..
-                    meta:get_string("owner").." at "..
-                    minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+            minetest.log("action", S("%s tried to access a %s belonging to %s at %s"):format(
+                player:get_player_name(),
+                infotext,
+                meta:get_string("owner"),
+                minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+            ))
             return 0
         end
         if (allow_metadata_inventory_put) then
@@ -88,10 +99,12 @@ local function create_locked ( name, infotext )
     def.allow_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
         local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos)
         if (player:get_player_name() ~= meta:get_string("owner")) then
-            minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-                    " tried to access a "..desc.." belonging to "..
-                    meta:get_string("owner").." at "..
-                    minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+            minetest.log("action", S("%s tried to access a %s belonging to %s at %s"):format(
+                player:get_player_name(),
+                infotext,
+                meta:get_string("owner"),
+                minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+            ))
             return 0
         end
         if (allow_metadata_inventory_take) then
@@ -112,18 +125,27 @@ local function create_locked ( name, infotext )
 end
 
 local items = {
-    { "refrigerator", "Fridge" },
-    { "kitchen_cabinet", "Cabinet" },
-    { "kitchen_cabinet_half", "Cabinet" },
-    { "kitchen_cabinet_with_sink", "Cabinet" },
-    { "nightstand_oak_one_drawer", "Nightstand" },
-    { "nightstand_oak_two_drawers", "Nightstand" },
-    { "nightstand_mahogany_one_drawer", "Nightstand" },
-    { "nightstand_mahogany_two_drawers", "Nightstand" },
-    { "oven", "Oven" },
+    { "refrigerator",
+      "Cabinet" },
+    { "kitchen_cabinet",
+      "Cabinet" },
+    { "kitchen_cabinet_half",
+      "Cabinet" },
+    { "kitchen_cabinet_with_sink",
+      "Cabinet" },
+    { "nightstand_oak_one_drawer",
+      "Nightstand" },
+    { "nightstand_oak_two_drawers",
+      "Nightstand" },
+    { "nightstand_mahogany_one_drawer",
+      "Nightstand" },
+    { "nightstand_mahogany_two_drawers",
+      "Nightstand" },
+    { "oven",
+      "Oven" },
 }
 
 for _,item in ipairs(items) do
-    local info = (item[2] and "Locked "..item[2]);
-    create_locked("homedecor:"..item[1], info);
+    local name, info = item[1], item[2];
+    create_locked("homedecor:"..name, S("Locked "..info));
 end
diff --git a/nightstands.lua b/nightstands.lua
index 0bedae6a..f1369b2c 100644
--- a/nightstands.lua
+++ b/nightstands.lua
@@ -1,8 +1,17 @@
 -- This file supplies nightstands
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_oak_one_drawer', {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-	description = "Oak Nightstand with One Drawer",
+	description = S("Oak Nightstand with One Drawer"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_nightstand_oak_top.png',
 			'homedecor_nightstand_oak_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_nightstand_oak_right.png',
@@ -37,7 +46,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_oak_one_drawer', {
 				"size[8,6]"..
 				"list[current_name;main;0,0;8,1;]"..
 				"list[current_player;main;0,2;8,4;]")
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "One-drawer Nightstand")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("One-drawer Nightstand"))
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("main", 8)
 	end,
@@ -47,22 +56,28 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_oak_one_drawer', {
 		return inv:is_empty("main")
 	end,
 	on_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff in nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff in nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_put = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff to nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff to nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" takes stuff from nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s takes stuff from nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_oak_two_drawers', {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-	description = "Oak Nightstand with One Drawer",
+	description = S("Oak Nightstand with Two Drawers"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_nightstand_oak_top.png',
 			'homedecor_nightstand_oak_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_nightstand_oak_right.png',
@@ -94,7 +109,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_oak_two_drawers', {
 				"size[8,7]"..
 				"list[current_name;main;0,0;8,2;]"..
 				"list[current_player;main;0,3;8,4;]")
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Two-drawer Nightstand")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Two-drawer Nightstand"))
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("main", 16)
 	end,
@@ -104,22 +119,28 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_oak_two_drawers', {
 		return inv:is_empty("main")
 	end,
 	on_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff in nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff in nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_put = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff to nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff to nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" takes stuff from nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s takes stuff from nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_mahogany_one_drawer', {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-	description = "Mahogany Nightstand with One Drawer",
+	description = S("Mahogany Nightstand with One Drawer"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_nightstand_mahogany_top.png',
 			'homedecor_nightstand_mahogany_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_nightstand_mahogany_right.png',
@@ -154,7 +175,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_mahogany_one_drawer', {
 				"size[8,6]"..
 				"list[current_name;main;0,0;8,1;]"..
 				"list[current_player;main;0,2;8,4;]")
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "One-drawer Nightstand")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("One-drawer Nightstand"))
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("main", 8)
 	end,
@@ -164,22 +185,28 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_mahogany_one_drawer', {
 		return inv:is_empty("main")
 	end,
 	on_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff in nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff in nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_put = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff to nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff to nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" takes stuff from nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s takes stuff from nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_mahogany_two_drawers', {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-	description = "Mahogany Nightstand with Two Drawers",
+	description = S("Mahogany Nightstand with Two Drawers"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_nightstand_mahogany_top.png',
 			'homedecor_nightstand_mahogany_bottom.png',
 			'homedecor_nightstand_mahogany_right.png',
@@ -211,7 +238,7 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_mahogany_two_drawers', {
 				"size[8,7]"..
 				"list[current_name;main;0,0;8,2;]"..
 				"list[current_player;main;0,3;8,4;]")
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Two-drawer Nightstand")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Two-drawer Nightstand"))
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("main", 16)
 	end,
@@ -221,15 +248,21 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_mahogany_two_drawers', {
 		return inv:is_empty("main")
 	end,
 	on_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff in nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff in nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_put = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff to nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff to nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
     on_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" takes stuff from nightstand at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s takes stuff from nightstand at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
 	end,
 })
diff --git a/oven.lua b/oven.lua
index 85ab9cdb..0a1262de 100644
--- a/oven.lua
+++ b/oven.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,14 @@
 -- This code supplies an oven/stove. Basically it's just a copy of the default furnace with different textures.
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 default.oven_inactive_formspec =
 	"size[8,9]"..
 	"image[2,2;1,1;default_furnace_fire_bg.png]"..
@@ -9,7 +18,7 @@ default.oven_inactive_formspec =
 	"list[current_player;main;0,5;8,4;]"
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:oven", {
-	description = "Oven",
+	description = S("Oven"),
 	tiles = {"homedecor_oven_top.png", "homedecor_oven_bottom.png", "homedecor_oven_side.png",
 		"homedecor_oven_side.png", "homedecor_oven_side.png", "homedecor_oven_front.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
@@ -40,7 +49,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:oven", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:oven_active", {
-	description = "Oven",
+	description = S("Oven"),
 	tiles = {"homedecor_oven_top.png", "homedecor_oven_bottom.png", "homedecor_oven_side.png",
 		"homedecor_oven_side.png", "homedecor_oven_side.png", "homedecor_oven_front_active.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
@@ -52,7 +61,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:oven_active", {
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("formspec", default.oven_inactive_formspec)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Oven");
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Oven"))
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("fuel", 1)
 		inv:set_size("src", 1)
@@ -128,7 +137,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 					srcstack:take_item()
 					inv:set_stack("src", 1, srcstack)
 				else
-					print("Could not insert '"..cooked.item:to_string().."'")
+					print(S("Could not insert '%s'"):format(cooked.item:to_string()))
 				end
 				meta:set_string("src_time", 0)
 			end
@@ -137,7 +146,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		if meta:get_float("fuel_time") < meta:get_float("fuel_totaltime") then
 			local percent = math.floor(meta:get_float("fuel_time") /
 					meta:get_float("fuel_totaltime") * 100)
-			meta:set_string("infotext","Oven active: "..percent.."%")
+			meta:set_string("infotext",S("Oven active: %d%%"):format(percent))
 			hacky_swap_node(pos,"homedecor:oven_active")
 			meta:set_string("formspec",
 				"size[8,9]"..
@@ -163,7 +172,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		end
 
 		if fuel.time <= 0 then
-			meta:set_string("infotext","Oven out of fuel")
+			meta:set_string("infotext",S("Oven out of fuel"))
 			hacky_swap_node(pos,"homedecor:oven")
 			meta:set_string("formspec", default.oven_inactive_formspec)
 			return
@@ -171,7 +180,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 
 		if cooked.item:is_empty() then
 			if was_active then
-				meta:set_string("infotext","Oven is empty")
+				meta:set_string("infotext",S("Oven is empty"))
 				hacky_swap_node(pos,"homedecor:oven")
 				meta:set_string("formspec", default.oven_inactive_formspec)
 			end
diff --git a/refrigerator.lua b/refrigerator.lua
index 7a32b416..1359357c 100644
--- a/refrigerator.lua
+++ b/refrigerator.lua
@@ -1,22 +1,31 @@
 -- This file supplies refrigerators
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:refrigerator', {
-	drawtype = "nodebox",
-	description = "Refrigerator",
-	tiles = {
-		'homedecor_refrigerator_top.png',
-		'homedecor_refrigerator_bottom.png',
-		'homedecor_refrigerator_right.png',
-		'homedecor_refrigerator_left.png',
-		'homedecor_refrigerator_back.png',	
-		'homedecor_refrigerator_front.png'
-	},
-	inventory_image = "homedecor_refrigerator_inv.png",
-	sunlight_propagates = false,
-	paramtype = "light",
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	walkable = true,
-	groups = { snappy = 3 },
+    drawtype = "nodebox",
+    description = S("Refrigerator"),
+    tiles = {
+        'homedecor_refrigerator_top.png',
+        'homedecor_refrigerator_bottom.png',
+        'homedecor_refrigerator_right.png',
+        'homedecor_refrigerator_left.png',
+        'homedecor_refrigerator_back.png',	
+        'homedecor_refrigerator_front.png'
+    },
+    inventory_image = "homedecor_refrigerator_inv.png",
+    sunlight_propagates = false,
+    paramtype = "light",
+    paramtype2 = "facedir",
+    walkable = true,
+    groups = { snappy = 3 },
 
         selection_box = {
                 type = "fixed",
@@ -27,43 +36,48 @@ minetest.register_node('homedecor:refrigerator', {
                 fixed = { -0.5, -0.5, -0.5, 0.5, 1.5, 0.5 }
         },
 
-	sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
-	on_construct = function(pos)
-		local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("formspec",
-				"size[10,10]"..
-				"list[current_name;main;0,0;10,5;]"..
-				"list[current_player;main;1,6;8,4;]")
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Refrigerator")
-		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
-		inv:set_size("main",50)
-	end,
+    sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+    on_construct = function(pos)
+        local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos)
+        meta:set_string("formspec",
+                "size[10,10]"..
+                "list[current_name;main;0,0;10,5;]"..
+                "list[current_player;main;1,6;8,4;]")
+        meta:set_string("infotext", S("Refrigerator"))
+        local inv = meta:get_inventory()
+        inv:set_size("main",50)
+    end,
 
-	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
-		local pos = pointed_thing.above
-		if minetest.env:get_node({x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}).name ~= "air" then
-			minetest.chat_send_player( placer:get_player_name(), 'Not enough vertical space to place a refrigerator!' )
-			return
-		end
-		return minetest.item_place(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
-	end,
+    on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
+        local pos = pointed_thing.above
+        if minetest.env:get_node({x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}).name ~= "air" then
+            minetest.chat_send_player( placer:get_player_name(), S('Not enough vertical space to place a refrigerator!') )
+            return
+        end
+        return minetest.item_place(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
+    end,
 
-	can_dig = function(pos,player)
-		local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos);
-		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
-		return inv:is_empty("main")
-	end,
-	on_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff in refrigerator at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
-	end,
+    can_dig = function(pos,player)
+        local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos);
+        local inv = meta:get_inventory()
+        return inv:is_empty("main")
+    end,
+    on_metadata_inventory_move = function(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_index, count, player)
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff in refrigerator at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
+    end,
     on_metadata_inventory_put = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" moves stuff to refrigerator at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
-	end,
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s moves stuff to refrigerator at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
+    end,
     on_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
-		minetest.log("action", player:get_player_name()..
-				" takes stuff from refrigerator at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
-	end,
+		minetest.log("action", S("%s takes stuff from refrigerator at %s"):format(
+		    player:get_player_name(),
+		    minetest.pos_to_string(pos)
+		))
+    end,
 })
-
diff --git a/signs_lib.lua b/signs_lib.lua
index 873df969..be70c7f8 100644
--- a/signs_lib.lua
+++ b/signs_lib.lua
@@ -2,12 +2,21 @@
 
 -- Font: 04.jp.org
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 -- load characters map
 local chars_file = io.open(minetest.get_modpath("homedecor").."/characters", "r")
 local charmap = {}
 local max_chars = 16
 if not chars_file then
-    print("[homedecor] E: character map file not found")
+    print("[homedecor] "..S("E: character map file not found"))
 else
     while true do
         local char = chars_file:read("*l")
@@ -169,7 +178,7 @@ homedecor_generate_line = function(s, ypos)
             file = charmap[s:sub(i, i + 1)]
             i = i + 2
         else
-            print("[homedecor] W: unknown symbol in '"..s.."' at "..i.." (probably "..s:sub(i, i)..")")
+            print("[homedecor] "..S("W: unknown symbol in '%s' at %d (probably %s)"):format(s, i, s:sub(i, i)))
             i = i + 1
         end
         if file ~= nil then
diff --git a/television.lua b/television.lua
index 783bd7b2..82003373 100644
--- a/television.lua
+++ b/television.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,16 @@
 -- This file provides a semi-animated television.
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S
+if (minetest.get_modpath("intllib")) then
+    dofile(minetest.get_modpath("intllib").."/intllib.lua")
+    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
+else
+    S = function ( s ) return s end
+end
+
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:television', {
-	description = "Small CRT Television",
+	description = S("Small CRT Television"),
 	tiles = { 'homedecor_television_top.png',
 		  'homedecor_television_bottom.png',
 		  'homedecor_television_right.png',