Teddy Bear Insulation? Man Uncovers Unusual Wall Stuffing During Reno

People have found all kinds of unusual things in their walls during renovations, but this find from TikToker and woodworker Connor Nijsse may take the cake. Nijsse made a two-part video detailing the unusual items he and his team found in the walls of the home that they’re currently renovating, and people are loving it. The first video has already garnered over 4.6 million views in the first three days after publication. What was so shocking in those walls, you ask? Someone had packed in stuffed animals in place of insulation.

@c.c.woodwork Things you find… Part 1 #stuffedanimals #beaniebabies #reducereuserecycle ♬ original sound – Connor Nijsse

The first video chronicles Nijsse and his team as they discovered just how many stuffed animals were in the walls. Up until this portion of the wall, it appears that they had just been finding the expected insulation, but the final three channels held a surprise. You can see that the team didn’t expect the stuffed animals to go from floor to ceiling. With just the top portion of the wall removed, it almost looks like the toys were hidden in the wall, not serving an actual purpose. But as the team removed more and more of the wall, it became clear what was actually going on.

Once the team discovered the stuffed animals, they knew they had to count them. How many could there possibly be, right? The answer is 110, stuffed into plastic bags.

Why Is Insulation Important?

Insulation helps your home stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Walls and a roof can only do so much to protect you from temperature extremes. You need that extra layer to lock in your climate-controlled air, both for the sake of your wallet and your own comfort.

Can I Use Stuffed Animals As Insulation?

Generally, insulation is light, fluffy and porous, so it makes sense that someone who couldn’t get their hands on enough of the more common kinds might think to try to supplement it with stuffed animals. However, we don’t recommend you do the same. If you’re looking to insulate your walls, stick to one of the more common types you can purchase at building centers:

• Fiberglass
• Cellulose
• Mineral Wool
• Rigid Foam
• Polyurethane Spray Foam
• Pipe Insulation

These materials are designed to be safer and more efficient in your walls, giving you the energy savings you want without posing as much of a fire hazard as stuffed animals.