Hi are you sure it was on Hometalk? I can't find any projects like that.

I don't think it was on Hometalk

This is all I found. You can add a lock to the gate latch

https://www.hometalk.com/44274636/diy-package-drop-box

DIY Package Drop Box

if you get one with a code you can give the code to the delivery drivers so they can open it and put stuff in

Hi there Tammy, I couldn't find anything on hometalk either, but this might help - https://citibin.com/blogs/news/diy-parcel-drop-box

Here's one you can build:

https://www.porch-box.com/porch-boxconstruction

A few things to consider is how sturdy it is going to be and are the materials going to last or are they destructible as time and weather goes on. Have you considered getting 1 already made and designed for this purpose.?

I asked a similar question recently. Here are all the suggestions I received:

https://www.hometalk.com/44265009/q-installing-a-privacy-gate-how-to-add-a-secure-package-drop-box

This might help you: https://citibin.com/blogs/news/diy-parcel-drop-box

Here's an article that might help - https://citibin.com/blogs/news/diy-parcel-drop-box

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/

Here is one that also serves as a bench: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt4872qgU-4

Hi Nana, here is a great link to build a box with a lock for parcels, hope it helps you

https://www.instructables.com/id/Parcel-Drop-Box-for-50/