How to Build a Package Drop Box | Only 3 Tools Used!

We get A LOT of packages delivered to our house and sometimes they get wet or chewed up, no more! Today we show you how to build a package drop box so that when you get all those Amazon or UPS deliveries they have a safe place to put them. If you really wanted to keep the package thief away you could add a padlock and supply the shipper with the code to open the door! All your parcels/packages will stay dry, secure and ready for you to open! Once the package arrives (lol!!) we will hang a sign on the parcel drop box indicating what it is so the delivary personal know what to do. Cute little sign you can find here: amzn.to/2D7kNfb
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The wife thought it would be a good challenge to try and build this with only 3 tools, a circular saw, drill and jig saw so that this would be a project that anybody could build. After all everybody gets packages! If I can do it with only 3 tools you can too, I didn't cheat at all!
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[@garynagle3093]

Nice touch having “The Wife” give you a project. That package house looks great.

[@DIYTyler]

She is the boss! Thanks for watching Gary!

[@joanchantler2498]

Love it that you made it possible for those of us without a shop to create this. I'm just learning so appreciate the tips on how to cut, etc.

[@JkCanvas]

Love the wife throws out a challenge and you just go with it. You sir are an excellent teacher and demonstrator. Learned something about the circular saw. Thank you for sharing.

[@DIYTyler]

Glad it was helpful Will! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@JkCanvas]

Tyler G thabk you Tyler. Happy Thanksgiving to your family.

[@Comerelaxandlearn]

I love the idea of putting your wife into the videos and asking you to do the projects. She is absolutely gorgeous. Keep em’ coming.

[@DIYTyler]

I think so too! Thanks for watching !!

[@RyanAllendorf]

This is why you are the man. I'm embarrassed I didn't know the speed square trick with the circular saw to get perfect 90 cuts. Thanks a bunch.

[@calivalley9056]

Add a wireless camera inside. When the door opens you will know when you get a package or if someone decides they want your packages more than you do.

[@DIYTyler]

Would definitely like to do that someday! Or at least change the doorbell right next to it so we can get alerts! Thanks for watching!

[@thisisbethm]

It's beautiful. Your wife gives good challenges!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Beth, happy Thanksgiving!

[@texasgemtree]

Ok, I have been doing carpentry a lot of years but really was never trained. I can fake it pretty good but am very slow. I am NOT a carpenter. I'm just cheap. Why pay someone else to do it if I am physically able to do it for myself? And I love tools! I never really knew how to use a speed square... until tonight. I have always sucked at angles. And I did not know about the tilting jigsaw blade. I have so many other projects I want to do now! I can't wait to use my new knowledge! ~subscribed~

[@69virgin1966]

Tyler your wife is a very smart young woman 👩. Of course being very beautiful is always a good touch. Great job with the package house 🏠. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks for sharing and God bless

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Roy! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@diynurse1561]

That was just great I love the idea. I love that your wife got involved. Thank you for another great project.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@JF-fx2qv]

Awesome, and a very common idea but seldom done. True story; a thief couldn't break into a home safe, but was able to take the safe.

[@ArmyVet76]

Turned out amazing. The Wife challenging was pretty cool until my wife saw this video. Thanks now she is going to come up with a challenge for me. Lol

[@bobt2522]

I just completed a "Wife Challenge" to make a Christmas tree that hangs from the ceiling. She showed me an image of a low-cost copy of a tree from modernchristmastrees dot com. She thought it would be cat-proof. She underestimated our cats.

[@DIYTyler]

Gotta get on those honey do lists!! Thanks for watching!

[@jacobusjohannescaspers4476]

Army Vet76 happy wife, happy........ have a great day. Greetings from Norway by Koos

[@BlessedLaymanNC]

FANTASTIC! I want to build one of those. We get amazon daily. My wife is addicted. I have everything but the latch and roofing tar. I love to see videos where the build is with limited tools. I will use my table saw, etc, LOL, but it's great to see the minimalist approach. Thanks, even though I'm a few years late....🧔‍♀

[@lakebum6211]

Hey guys, You might want to run a cable or string from the latch to the inside so a small one can get out if they decide to use it as a hiding place in a game of hide and go seek.

[@bg73]

or, just leave them in there for extended peace and quiet ;)

[@chomp7927]

This is what we call a teachable moment

[@DIYTyler]

Good idea, they have been talked to multiple times....not saying that will help anything.....but it's a good idea for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@danconlan8735]

You’re a good hubby Tyler! Nice job on the gift box maybe Santa will bring you something nice 👍! Keep up the great work. DC

[@DIYTyler]

I hope so.....like a new table saw!!! Thanks for watching Dan!

[@nmartin5551]

Fabulous video. I appreciate the wood working tips. I usually learn something new, and this was no exception!

[@DIYTyler]

Good to hear Mr Martin! Appreciate you for watching!

[@billblake6954]

You even used the plans that 'the wife' drew for you. Too easy. Good fun! Now you need to add home automation so you know when something has been delivered!.

[@DIYTyler]

Definitely something we want to add! Thanks for watching and commenting Bill!

[@gbjones54]

Well done Tyler. Kind of fun to go back to basics once in a while... I seem to have to do that every time I visit my kids out of state and they have hardly any tools... LOL

[@DIYTyler]

Indeed! It was hard to lock the shop up! Thanks for watching Gary!

[@jimhester2004]

Just today, I was thinking about the need for something like this. In my case, not for weather protection, but for theft deterral. I want to work in a combination door lock so the driver can just put the package in and slam the door, because I don't think they're going to take the time to hang a padlock in the hasp and lock it. Also, when I'm going to have multiple deliveries in one day, I can put the combination in the delivery instructions and they can (if they will) open it easily to put more bling in the box for me. Your design will work well with this idea. Thanks!

[@DIYTyler]

I like your ideas, would like to have a way to lock it as well. Will have to see what I can come up with! Thanks for watching Jim, happy Thanksgiving!

[@ipatchee007]

Very cool. You musta learned the key to any marriage…”YES DEAR”

[@gerrygilmore4337]

This is a great project, looks surperb. I`m going to challenge myself to make this out of scrap pallets.I hope mine turns out somewhere near as nice as yours. Thanks for the idea.

[@DIYTyler]

Great use of recycled material Gerry! Thanks for watching!

[@Flo8770]

"The Wife" makes the Video opening and has a good Project Idea 👍

[@DIYTyler]

Good to hear, trying to get her more involved! Thanks for watching!

[@Flo8770]

Tyler G Thank you for making it 👍

[@thetruth5210]

Awesome hoodie! Great project too.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!! I like it. Appreciate you watching!

[@jodykearney01]

I don't think you have a choice when the wife issues a challenge! 😅 Glad to see you stepped up no problem!

[@Sylvan_dB]

Oh, you have a choice. But that is a card you really do not want to play unless you absolutely must.

[@DIYTyler]

Best to not have a choice about it!

[@michaelm7250]

"the wife" challenge series, do it!

[@christydethlefs9850]

This is so cool!! I sent it to my husband in hopes I can get one of these too. Thank you ☺️

[@dragon66leo]

Thats a great chalange. Great project

[@DIYTyler]

And I think it turned out great challenge aside! Thanks for watching Luis

[@mitzibud6908]

Love, love, love!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks thanks thanks!

[@aaronalton7458]

Great project idea

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Aaron!

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

The project came out great! Please excuse those of us picking on the actual number of tools; it's all in fun. We know what you meant.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Steve! Hope you are we;ll, haven't seen you down here in a while! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Harko-]

Nice challenge, great result!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Harko!!

[@jacobusjohannescaspers4476]

Fantastic once again. Greetings from Norway by Koos

[@macsmith2092]

Nice work Tyler. I might build it, but I am using my shop

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Mac! If I do it again I will definitely use the shop, much faster!

[@mramanya]

The wife needs to do that more often. 😜

[@DIYTyler]

lol! She is always coming up with new things to do!

[@jamesthomas4080]

Great project. Only thing I'd change is using 2x3s instead of 2x4s. Save a little money and increase storage capacity by a bit.

[@DIYTyler]

Good idea James! Would definitely increase some capacity but I have doubts it would be cheaper....if you got PT wood anyway, it would probably be cheaper if you used none treated.

[@shashbond]

simply sooperb

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome job Tyler! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Fred! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@FredMcIntyre]

@@DIYTyler Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well!

[@ronaldpietrowski7046]

Nicely done

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for watching Ronald!

[@robb1267]

Nice! This design could be modified for a Little Free Library, too.

[@DIYTyler]

Indeed! Thanks for watching Rob!

[@YESSLEEP42]

Great idea! Subscribed!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@kevink4202]

Great project. 👍🏻

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Kevin!

[@GODLOVERBAM]

You guys are adorable

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Braden! Happy Thanksgiving man!

[@GODLOVERBAM]

@@DIYTyler thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Pretty nice Mr an Mrs..Happy Holidays!

[@DIYTyler]

You too Jeff, thanks for watching!

[@pfckirk]

Nice work Tyler!

[@guynellerandle9742]

Impressive 👍

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Guy!

[@StuffWithKirby]

Now the test is if the delivery person will use it or throw the box next to it.

[@_the_wife_3323]

For sure. We do have a cute delivery sign coming in the mail for the door, also will be adding delivery Instructions to our orders until everyone gets the hang of it!

[@mikes1345]

@@_the_wife_3323 ok, you answered my question also. Now we see if one kid locks another in there!

[@KSFWG]

@@_the_wife_3323 In my area the delivery persons either don't read (or can't read at all) the instructions. Simple instructions like "Leave Package At Back Door" always insures the package will end up in the driveway or somewhere near the garage. lol

[@_the_wife_3323]

Good news, friends. Since project completion we've had 3 deliveries... and each of them were put inside the parcel house 👍

[@StuffWithKirby]

_The_Wife _ awesome! I might have to give it a try. I dont like coming home to soggy deliveries

[@joyfulma]

My hubby hates that I love this! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@DIYTyler]

You are so welcome!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great project Friends! You both make a great team :) Thanks for sharing the video with us.👌👍😎JP

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for watching JP! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Tyler! Thank you Happy Thanksgiving to you to my Friend! 🦃🦃😎

[@UNKN0WN_YT]

I’ll admit, I thought it was gonna be a boring video, but it wasn’t at all. I think most of us like to see projects done in the shop, but this was a nice change. The only issue I see is that (it looks like) the right side is a couple inches into the doorway where someone can catch the edge of the roof.

[@DIYTyler]

Glad you liked the video Greg! The camera angle makes it look like it sticks into the walkway but it's out of the way. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@louismartin8593]

You very pro my friend. 😉👍

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Louis! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@UnarmedZombie]

This video goes out to all the people who always comment "I can't build that, I don't have shop full of tools like you!"

[@DIYTyler]

Indeed! But they found other things to complain about! Thanks for watching Nate!

[@amequarianairedalemom4753]

Tyler - let me make this look easy with only 3 tools! Me - 18 hours later...sweaty and frustrated mess with uneven pieces and parts of 2x4's laying everywhere! ;-)

[@IamtheActionman]

Great job dude

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Darryl!

[@robertrossi8997]

This is great but I wish it was lockable with a drop that would allow packages to be placed but nobody could easily steal them.

[@georgeeads8689]

Great idea. Great job.

[@Dosbomber]

Now you just need another one with a half-moon cut into the door, and a hole at the bottom of the inside floor, for all the junk mail.

[@MoranGuyVideos]

my conclusion....You don't really must to have a table saw or more big tools for great woodworking projects. I have many tools but not a table saw yet :-) this encourage me to go out and build something

[@DIYTyler]

That is exactly the point we were trying to get across! Thanks for watching!

[@samstirling4279]

Loving the new host 🙂

[@DIYTyler]

Me too! Thanks for watching Sam!

[@GongaDuck]

Awesome build! How did I miss this one? Oh yeah, it was around Thanksgiving! I know just the place for something like this for our own home, and you better believe I'm going to make one soon. Thanks, Tyler, and 'The Wife' for an excellent project!

[@ravirani4233]

Hi brother very good work. What's the scale name? I want this. Please help

[@uknowulikethat4042]

great looking project, I'd like to build one of these but I think the entire box would get swiped, for a small town in Ireland we've got some dodgy people :)

[@DIYTyler]

Better watch out in our neck of the woods! Thanks for watching!!

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

Really nice build! But how will the delivery person know to put the packages in there? Did I miss something?

[@_the_wife_3323]

We are adding delivery Instructions to our orders until everyone gets the hang of it. Also have a "Packages and deliveries here" sign posted on the door now, link in description. So far all of our packages have been safely tucked inside 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

@@_the_wife_3323 cool! Thanks for the clarification, and keep him working! 😜

[@giovannipetitti1588]

Hi Tyler 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Giovanni!

[@giovannipetitti1588]

@@DIYTyler please 👍

[@user-sf2tx7ph1b]

عمل جميل

[@RobertABradley]

You married up; good for you! 🖱🤓

[@DIYTyler]

Very much so! Thanks Robert!

[@cloa9431]

What wife ask really good man

[@DanielH]

Now make one with one way in, so there is no stealing

[@raymondmcgee4491]

Yes, with an opening like a mail box!👍🏾

[@DIYTyler]

Gave that a lot of thought...or at least something with a lock. I fear the issue would be it would not be used at all because of the difficulty to put stuff in. Thanks for watching!

[@active3110]

5:21 using an Electric Mallet.

[@limpingcow]

I don’t know why it took so long for this to pop up in the maker community. Packages are such an essential part of Daily life that they should be integrated into the home design

[@limpingcow]

Nice build!!

[@DIYTyler]

Saw a few videos when I was doing some keyword research but not many and not very nice! Hope this fills a void. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Antoun!

[@Dosbomber]

Based on the weekend I've had, Amazon will find a way to deliver your packages to the wrong door no matter what you do. :P

[@tooljunkie555]

Looks good! Hey u couldve used the pocket hole JIG instead of toenailing..TECHNICALLY,,,it's a jig not a tool!😏 happy holiday to you and yours ty!

[@DIYTyler]

Oh that's not what others are saying. According to them I am a failure! Thanks for watching Joe, Happy Thanksgiving!

[@reallynantaicee5904]

Whats the Estimate price for the material ?

[@nomercadies]

Don't forget to put a "Honey Done" list on your refrigerator. I'll bet yours is extra long. Sometimes we don't stop to think what we've accomplished. We just look at all the things people want us to do on the "Honey DO!" list. A "Honey Done" list will remind folks to be grateful you don't golf ALL the time and have only a stack of score cards to show for your time and life.

[@_the_wife_3323]

We keep a list of projects and check them off as accomplished. Tyler has really done exceptionally well with our 2019 list! We sit and admire it often, but, always forward motion here.

[@nomercadies]

@@_the_wife_3323 Was at daughter's home just now having the Sunday meal with her and grandson. We talked about what we're going to say about what we're thankful for on Thursday when we meet to celebrate Thanksgiving. I think the "Honey Done" list could be submitted in total, copies for everyone. If we don't stop to take notice of the good things in our lives, we start thinking everything sucks ... like people seldom take the time to complement, but stop everything to complain.

[@DIYTyler]

Well said. I have been contemplating a list on a white board that is visible all the time. Will be nice to see a chunk of accomplishments sometimes. Thanks for watching!

[@harryh352]

I liked the video. great idea. I'm not a carpenter so I need to ask how you came about the cut dimensions when measuring out the roof joists? 1 5/8" for example on the birds mouth?

[@KL7EN]

Curious... Who is the Navy Seal on the back of the T shirt "The Wife" is wearing? Any relation?

[@_the_wife_3323]

Honoring a local fallen hero, CPO Jason Freiwald.

[@fabianoperes2155]

This is really nice looking but do NOT stop porch pirates.

[@chrisgraham2904]

The challenge is to design a drop box that can accept several package deliveries per day and each package remains secure from theft between deliveries. A padlock or key code instructions just don't work because delivery people won't do it. It's "not in their job description" and and each box they encounter could have different instructions. The box needs to be large enough to accept several reasonably sized packages and still be smaller than a Buick. Forget the use of smart locks, apps and complicated electronics to manage entry as these drive the unit cost sky high. The "Danby Parcel Guard" drop box can accomplish the criteria, but still retails for $550.00

[@_the_wife_3323]

One of our design ideas was a Dropbox much like a library has, slotted and curved but hidden in a bench style. We would open the padlock to retrieve packages and that would be that. Theft of packages with this design might be a problem, but we would have a bigger problem if people wandered onto our property here in the country. So this works beautifully for us. Thanks for watching!

[@littlewitch1218]

I would have put the hinges on the inside.

[@sethandsharlenamckenzie7275]

I don't remember if you've ever mentioned, but what do you use for drawing up your plans?

[@DIYTyler]

A free program called Sketchup. Believe it's web based now but you can probably still find the executable file.

[@JkCanvas]

@3:15 you mention about not having dust collection but yet there is a ship vac right behind you.

[@_the_wife_3323]

3 power tools. He had to use a broom 😁

[@JkCanvas]

_The_Wife _ at least he has the broom. Awesome idea and Tyler did a great job. He is an inspiration to me.

[@barbarastevens7852]

What are the inside dimensions of the box?

[@CanKenMakeIt]

Can you really toe nail a screw?

[@thetruth5210]

@Can Ken Make It? He couldn’t grab his Kreg jig. 😜

[@gizzyguzzi]

Did Santa put packages in it?

[@gael5308]

This is fabulous. Thank you for sharing. However am I the only one significantly weirded out that “The Wife” doesn’t have a name even in third person? (Is it 2020 or...?)

[@spacewater608]

Your wife’s a hottie. Make a whole video w her plz!

[@didtoknan8128]

Next with no power tools at all !

[@GoAway-zi8wu]

4 tools really.. ;)

[@williedrogers6046]

Technically the square and utility knife are other tools

[@_the_wife_3323]

They are. Only 3 power tools is what I was going for, if you've seen the guy's shop. That's like fasting on just water for him.

[@williedrogers6046]

@@_the_wife_3323 he is a great worker, the words we use makes a great difference, how we look at things, but i know what you meant

[@ANDREWHAIRE1]

You failed 5 tools used 🤔

[@_the_wife_3323]

Speedsquare and paintbrushes?

[@bigscreenbird8198]

_The_Wife _ uhhh yeah. Those are tools.

[@_the_wife_3323]

@@bigscreenbird8198 Indeed. I should have specified Power Tools, which is what I meant in the challenge.

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

More than that: 3 power tools, square, pencil, fence board used as a straight edge (which makes it a tool), paint brushes... and of course his brain (they say your brain is your greatest tool). And we'll ignore the screwdriver bit, saw blade, his hands, his eyes and the ground. ;)

[@_the_wife_3323]

@@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff 🤦 And here I thought he conquered the challenge.

[@nielsdt]

disgusting. does the dog go in the top section or below?

[@DIYTyler]

You didn't even watch the video

[@kellcomnet]

I’m calling cheating, you either used paint brushes or a paint roller which are TOOLS. You need to crush this version and do it again giving up either the circular saw or jig saw to use the painting equipment. Jk, great practical build, thanks for sharing.

[@jasonbailey9139]

Christopher Kelly-wow-way to hammer him. Next you’ll object to his use of a speed square and tell him he needs to do it by eye. Don’t forget the utility knife, but I’m guessing he gave himself wiggle room by having all the items in his tool bag. ;) I’d say he built it within the rules he set forth and the painting was his wife’s doing after it was built.

[@_the_wife_3323]

@@jasonbailey9139 Thank you! 3 Power Tools, I failed to specify.

[@itzmeagain8011]

@@_the_wife_3323 Tyler did say he was going to take his tool belt. A lot of people keep a speed square and utility knife in the tool belt.