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Disguising utilities in the compound

Even the most beautiful home can be undermined by unsightly but necessary utility elements. Septic tanks, man holes, telephone and electricity lines, solar panels, television aerials, satellite dishes and a myriad of cables have all become important parts of our lives and landscapes.

The ideal approach would have been to plan in all these elements. But there will always be that utility box, extra cable or machine that had not been factored in at design and has to be fixed after the finishes.

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