Without a doubt, the hottest Halloween decoration over the past few years has been the 12-foot skeleton. Originally debuting as a mere 8-foot skeleton, then sized up to meet the demands of the American consumer who always prefers things to be as large as science or nature will allow, this resin-molded yard ornament never fails to impress. But at almost $400, they are not exactly giving these things way. So a prudent fellow has to ask: how can I wring more than 3-4 weeks of value out of this sizable investment? Here are some thoughts.
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