Turns out, his unit was a 25-minute drive away, in the opposite direction from his work and his life. The lock was always rusty. And his bill had quietly gone up $15 a month without any real explanation.

He was stuck in that “sunk cost” fallacy. You know, “I’ve already had it for two years, moving it would be a nightmare, so I’ll just keep paying for the inconvenience.”

Sound familiar?

Let’s cut the nonsense. If your storage unit feels like a burden, it’s time for a change. Full stop.

The Real, Human Reasons to Switch

Here are the real, human reasons to switch:

The “Ugh, This Drive” Factor

If you have to mentally prepare for the journey to your unit, it’s in the wrong spot. Life shifts. You move, your job changes, and your kids’ schools are in a different direction. Your storage should be convenient. It shouldn’t eat up your Saturday.

The Bill That Makes You Scowl

You signed up for a $65 special. Now you’re paying $89.50. Where did those extra dollars come from? A “monthly admin fee“? What does that even mean? Are they manually administering your unit with a feather duster? Probably not. It’s a junk fee. You’re getting nickel-and-dimed for a metal box.

The Creepy-Vibe Check

Do you feel safe when you’re there? I’m not talking about during a bright sunny day. I mean, if you had to pop by at 7 PM on a Tuesday in January, would you be looking over your shoulder? Flickering lights, a gate that’s been broken for weeks, no staff in sight… that’s your stuff in there. Your family photos, your seasonal stuff, your memories. They deserve a home that doesn’t feel sketchy.

The Size is All Wrong

You’re either paying for a half-empty airplane hangar, or you’re playing a high-stakes game of Jenga every time you need something from the back. That’s just wasted money or wasted sanity.

Okay, But the MOVING THOUGH…

I hear you. The idea is exhausting. But let me reframe it.

This is Your Golden Ticket to a Massive Purge

Seriously. The best part of moving your unit is the excuse to get rid of crap. Before you rent a new space, go to your old one with a three-mission plan:

• Trash Bag: For the broken fan, the water-stained cardboard boxes, the whatever-that-is.
• Donate Box: For the old clothes, the extra kitchen gadgets, the books you’ll never read again.
• Keep Pile: For the stuff you actually need and want.

You will be shocked at how much less you have to move. It’s liberating.

It’s Just One Afternoon (I Promise)

Then, the move itself. It’s one afternoon. Bribe a friend with the best pizza and beer you can buy. It’s a few hours of work. That’s it. And then it’s done. Forever.

And here’s a pro-tip a lot of people don’t know: when you’re looking at new places, ask if they have a free moving truck. A lot of smaller, local spots do. We sure do at 3D Self Storage. It’s one less thing to worry about.

The Final, Crucial Step

The final step? Don’t get screwed by your old place. When your unit is empty, don’t just leave. Go to the office. Hand them your lock. Get a piece of paper or an email that says, “Account Closed, Balance $0.” Take a photo of the empty, swept-out unit. Cover your bases.

Life’s Too Short for Bad Storage

Sticking with a storage unit that annoys you is like keeping a pair of shoes that give you blisters. Every single time. Just get new shoes.

If you’re tired of the rusty lock, the long drive, and the mystery fees, come see what we’re about. We’re 3D Self Storage. We’re locally owned, our prices are straightforward, and we keep the lights on and the place clean. It’s really that simple.

Sometimes the hardest part is just deciding to make the change. The rest is just a Saturday with a friend and a pizza.