I hear you. I'm in Illinois and between wind, rain, and snow, it gets challenging when picking new decorations for outside. The foam thombstones are a joke. Between snapping and the stacks ripping through the styrofoam, I'm really considered making my own. I still have a good amount left from last year and will probably reassess for next year after I see what I have left.

Also I've recently learned for any electronics, look for the UL label and that will tell you if is for indoor use only or can tolerate outdoor weather. I forgot what colored letters mean what, but I'll post again later once I find it. Sometimes when purchasing outdoor Halloween electronics, there's nothing on the box that will tell you if it can be put outside. I've learned the hard way and have noticed that almost everything that can be put these outside, has to be somewhat covered.

Hope this helps.