diff --git a/crafts.lua b/crafts.lua
index 3d5b7cf5..fbc55bfd 100644
--- a/crafts.lua
+++ b/crafts.lua
@@ -6,14 +6,7 @@
 -- License: GPL
 --
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 -- misc stuff :D
 
diff --git a/door_models.lua b/door_models.lua
index 4578e10c..870a4acf 100644
--- a/door_models.lua
+++ b/door_models.lua
@@ -1,12 +1,5 @@
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 homedecor.door_models = {
 	{
diff --git a/doors_and_gates.lua b/doors_and_gates.lua
index 11d8403e..7bc30d0e 100644
--- a/doors_and_gates.lua
+++ b/doors_and_gates.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- Node definitions for Homedecor doors
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 -- doors
 
diff --git a/electronics.lua b/electronics.lua
index 018ece45..fefdba38 100644
--- a/electronics.lua
+++ b/electronics.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- Various home electronics
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:speaker', {
 	description = S("Large Stereo Speaker"),
diff --git a/fences.lua b/fences.lua
index 3953c17e..a7877b93 100644
--- a/fences.lua
+++ b/fences.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- This file adds fences of various types
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:fence_brass", {
 	description = S("Brass Fence/railing"),
diff --git a/furnaces.lua b/furnaces.lua
index 4150c4eb..9fb0a8b9 100644
--- a/furnaces.lua
+++ b/furnaces.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- 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 homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 local function hacky_swap_node(pos,name)
 	local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index d782aba4..f9497d02 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
 else
     S = function ( s ) return s end
 end
+homedecor.gettext = S
 
 local dbg = function(s)
 	if homedecor.debug == 1 then
diff --git a/kitchen_cabinet.lua b/kitchen_cabinet.lua
index 012905c1..084d596d 100644
--- a/kitchen_cabinet.lua
+++ b/kitchen_cabinet.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- This file supplies Kitchen cabinets and kitchen sink
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:kitchen_cabinet', {
 	description = S("Kitchen Cabinet"),
diff --git a/lighting.lua b/lighting.lua
index 93c0c047..4fbf5d84 100644
--- a/lighting.lua
+++ b/lighting.lua
@@ -1,14 +1,7 @@
 
 -- This file supplies glowlights
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 local colors = {"yellow","white"}
 
diff --git a/locked.lua b/locked.lua
index 506b655f..f05b8426 100644
--- a/locked.lua
+++ b/locked.lua
@@ -7,14 +7,7 @@
 -- License: LGPL
 --
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 --[[
   |  create_locked ( name, infotext )
diff --git a/misc_nodes.lua b/misc_nodes.lua
index b3bba7b3..34fce576 100644
--- a/misc_nodes.lua
+++ b/misc_nodes.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- Various misc. nodes
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:ceiling_paint', {
 	description = S("Textured Ceiling Paint"),
diff --git a/nightstands.lua b/nightstands.lua
index bab2e26b..96fba084 100644
--- a/nightstands.lua
+++ b/nightstands.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- This file supplies nightstands
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:nightstand_oak_one_drawer', {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
diff --git a/ownership.lua b/ownership.lua
index 70491d93..a9ca82fa 100644
--- a/ownership.lua
+++ b/ownership.lua
@@ -1,10 +1,5 @@
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 function homedecor:node_is_owned(pos, placer)
 	local ownername = false
diff --git a/refrigerator.lua b/refrigerator.lua
index 6da80694..a2cffb85 100644
--- a/refrigerator.lua
+++ b/refrigerator.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- This file supplies refrigerators
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 minetest.register_node('homedecor:refrigerator', {
     drawtype = "nodebox",
diff --git a/shingles.lua b/shingles.lua
index cdce5448..3f1acf7b 100644
--- a/shingles.lua
+++ b/shingles.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- Various kidns of shingles
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 minetest.register_node("homedecor:skylight", {
 	description = S("Glass Skylight"),
diff --git a/shutters.lua b/shutters.lua
index cdabe5e7..ded5a3d5 100644
--- a/shutters.lua
+++ b/shutters.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- Various kinds of window shutters
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 local shutters = {
 	{"oak", "Unpainted oak"},
diff --git a/signs_lib.lua b/signs_lib.lua
index 7018e4eb..f988a489 100644
--- a/signs_lib.lua
+++ b/signs_lib.lua
@@ -1,12 +1,5 @@
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 -- CONSTANTS
 
diff --git a/slopes.lua b/slopes.lua
index 60da99b8..1436fab4 100644
--- a/slopes.lua
+++ b/slopes.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- Various kinds of shingles
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 -- Corner shingle nodes, courtesy Bas080
 
diff --git a/tables.lua b/tables.lua
index f39b8937..fcdcac86 100644
--- a/tables.lua
+++ b/tables.lua
@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 -- Various kinds of tables
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S
-if homedecor.intllib_modpath then
-    dofile(homedecor.intllib_modpath.."/intllib.lua")
-    S = intllib.Getter(minetest.get_current_modname())
-else
-    S = function ( s ) return s end
-end
+local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 materials = {
 	{"glass","Glass"},