I am so sorry about the smell...I have never had one killed directly outside of my house, but when a car hits one then parks in the parking lot the smell comes in through the windows and it's often strong enough to wake me up from a sound sleep! I wish I had words of advice...the only thing I can tell you is to tell your hubby not to kill any more skunks around the house again But I am sure you have already told him that hehehe. I hope someone with good advice can help you with this one.