All that is left to do is remove the platform

I bet you think it was Dennis who saved these nails.....nope it was me just doing what the boss says..."don't throw away the nails".

Here is the stack of wood I spent a great amount of time ridding them of those wonderful nails and screws. Dennis is known for reuseing them after painstakeling straightening them first.... I wonder just how much money he has saved over all the many projects completed?

As of this typing the fireplace is off the platform and sitting in the dining room... the platform is still there.