Charlyne Mattox for Country Living

The trick-or-treaters have come and gone. Your carved pumpkin’s days are numbered . Some outdoor Halloween decorations might linger a little longer, but one in particular is more likely to outstay its welcome—the giant yard skeleton.

Nicknamed Skelly, the original 12-foot plastic colossus debuted at Home Depot in 2020 and cost a spine-tingling $299. Since then, it’s taken the world by storm, and its popularity has come with a strange side effect. Thanks to its size, the effort required to put it up (and take it down), and the sheer storage commitment—or maybe because people just really love Halloween—Skelly has become a year-round resident in many yards.

Sure, some HOAs may prohibit Skelly’s extended lease, but only about 30% of U.S. homes fall und

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