Do you have a enclosed porch? A garage that doesn't get too hot? A large shed with windows? Any of those places would work for keeping him for a few weeks until he is familiar enough with you and your house to know that's his home too.
I wouldn't do it if I lived in an area that has a lot of traffic. I think it would be much worse to be hit by a car and die a painful death than to be peacefully PTS. It stinks, but sometimes being PTS is the better option. I too wish that I could save them all.
Another thing you can do is call any vet offices in your area and ask if they know anyone who fosters cats. Also call any pet stores, groomers, or boarding facilities to see if they know of anyone who fosters. It never hurts to ask. I've had a lot of good luck with doing just that.
Good Luck!
Edit: I just wanted to add that your husband sounds a lot like mine. He always says no more, but one comes around and needs us and he falls in love. Men are so easy. Talk him in to letting the cat "stay inside for a few weeks until he gets used to you and knows this is his home. Then he can safely become an outside cat." If you can get hubby to agree to that and if he's anything like my husband HE will be trying to convince YOU to let the cat stay inside. You just have to let him think it's his idea. (Wow that really makes me sound evil, but I'm really not, I promise.)
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