Experts Share These Common Outdoor Decorating Mistakes

We're all searching for small ways to improve the curb appeal of our homes, but a décor faux pas is one surefire way to attract the notice of your neighbors and bystanders. It's not the right kind of attention, though. Homeowners have enjoyed enhancing their lawns and gardens for decades, but some folks just lack taste! There are numerous ways to destroy your yard, including those flocks of pink flamingos and enormous lawn inflatables.

Do whatever you like in your backyard's solitude, but for the love of God, show some decency to those of us who must see your front yard. It's usually best to keep anything you could call "Crafty" out of your front yard. Again, it's generally best not to put anything in your front yard if it resembles something you might get at a flea market. Don't put anything humorous, embarrassing, or "new" in your yard. See what I mean?

This is a love letter from all the unhappy neighbors who are sick of these design blunders! We've compiled 30 of the most popular decorations to put an end to all of this, and we think you'll be left with a lot of questions and maybe even a good laugh. Please throw away any of these that you may have in your yard right now. Thanks!

1. Animal Mailboxes

Although there are many methods to differentiate your home from the others on your neighborhood, do you really need the quirky animal mailbox? Consider landscaping or a pretty picket fence as an alternative. You don't need an animal mailbox, we assure you.

Mailboxes like these are virtually begging to be hit with a baseball bat by a teen. You can put one up, but before you know it, you'll need to replace it.