Jason Russell

Jason Russell’s creative thinking has brought to life a variety of innovative and award-winning outdoor living spaces. Jason is a master artist when it comes to heat modification of manmade deck board and railing products, and has adapted advanced technology and robotics into his builds. This has fueled his interest in drones, which he uses to capture a new perspective on his projects. Add to this his affliction for two-wheeled steel horses and you can understand Jason’s well-earned reputation as “The Rebel Carpenter”.

Jason lives in the Pacific Northwest, where – as Dr.Decks LLC – he’s been building custom decks for the past 25 years. Building on his success, he has developed a massive following on the social media app Instagram, becoming one of the popular site’s most-followed deck builders. Jason resides in Tacoma, WA with his wife Kiki and son Calvin.

Jason Russell's Posts

Professional Deck Builder
Box-Framed Curved Deck Stairs

by Jason Russell

Stacked on top of each other, a series of ascending tapered boxes form the framework for the stair’s treads and risers.
Day's End
Dramatic Deck Lighting

by Jason Russell

An innovative lighting package highlights the compound curves on this multi-level lakeside deck.
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A Curved Deck With a Hidden Framing Secret

by Jason Russell

A 1200-lb. steel girder was needed to execute the curved detail on the top level of this multi-level deck. Easy, right?
Professional Deck Builder
Lighting Up a Deck

by Jason Russell

Dr. Decks explains how to enhance an outdoor living space with easy-to-install low-voltage LED lighting.
Seeing the Light

by Jason Russell

Glass panel railings with integral lighting add a dramatic design element to this lakeside deck.