How can I add a secure package drop box in front of my privacy fence?
We’ve had issues with people driving onto our property during the day. A gate will keep them from this but also prevents ups & post office to leave packages on the porch. Plenty of room for them to pull off the road. I’m thinking at the mail box but unsure what to build. Would love suggestions and pictures if anyone has done it. Thanks!
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How to Create a DIY Parcel Drop Box
https://citibin.com/blogs/news/diy-parcel-drop-box
Parcel Drop Box for $55
https://www.instructables.com/id/Parcel-Drop-Box-for-50/
Hi Kathy,
Either incorporate a post box within the gates that can be accessed from the front by padlock (left unlocked if nothing has been delivered or locked when it has)
and also from the back via a Key. Or maybe buy a purpose ready made item.
Hope that's of some help...
There have been several projects here on Hometalk, but finding them isn't always easy. I used 9 different word combinations with no results. Yet I know they are here somewhere . . .
Check these sites out and see if any of them fit your need.
https://citibin.com/blogs/news/diy-parcel-drop-box
https://www.instructables.com/id/Parcel-Drop-Box-for-50/
https://diy.dunnlumber.com/projects/how-to-make-a-diy-package-drop-box
In the interim, see if you have an alternate delivery address, my local drug stores have drop boxes you can rent, so does my local UPS store.
Hello again Kathy,
That sounds a good idea, they may know of specialists! Or maybe a safe maker ?
Have you considered a Brizebox? Have a look at www.brizebox.com.
It sounds like one of these boxes or locks are what you need.