Stardew Valley doesn't actually have a playable "Carpenter profession" skill tree—instead, players interact with Robin, the local carpenter, to build farm structures, upgrade their home, and purchase vital crafting recipes. If you're looking to transform your farm layout or master the game's construction mechanics, understanding Robin's shop hours, building requirements, and resource costs is essential.
Robin runs the Carpenter's Shop located at the Mountain north of Pelican Town. Her shop is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though it closes early on Fridays when she visits the Stardrop Saloon and remains closed on Tuesdays (unless it's raining or you've unlocked a specific late-game shortcut). Knowing these operating hours prevents wasted trips when you're carrying stacks of hardwood and stone.
Farm Buildings and Construction
Robin constructs all permanent physical structures on your farm. You'll need to visit her with the exact combination of gold and raw materials (such as wood, stone, clay, and iron bars) to commission a build.
- Coops and Barns: These animal housing structures are your primary early-game priority for producing eggs, milk, and wool. Upgrading them through Robin unlocks incubators and auto-feeders.
- Sheds and Cabins: Sheds provide massive interior floor space for kegs, preserve jars, and crystalariums, letting you set up efficient processing empires.
- Silos: Constructing a silo before you cut down grass on your farm ensures you automatically harvest hay for your livestock during winter.
- Greenhouse and Cellar: While the greenhouse is repaired via the Community Center bundles, farmhouse cellars are commissioned directly from Robin to age cheese and wine in casks.
House Upgrades and Space Expansion
Your farmhouse starts as a modest single-room cabin with a kitchen. Robin offers three major structural upgrades that unlock new mechanics, room layouts, and cosmetic options.
- First House Upgrade: Costs 10,000 gold and 450 wood. It adds a kitchen for cooking recipes and allows you to get married.
- Second House Upgrade: Costs 50,000 gold and 150 hardwood. It adds a children's room with two beds and a larger bedroom.
- Third House Upgrade: Costs 100,000 gold. This removes the nursery if you don't want children, adds a cellar for aging items, and unlocks the ability to buy farm renovations directly from Robin's desk.
Purchasing Materials and Furniture
If you're short on raw materials during a build, you don't always have to forage them yourself. Robin sells basic building materials directly from her counter, though prices increase after the first year. You can buy unlimited wood and stone, making cash-heavy late-game playthroughs much faster.
Robin also sells a rotating stock of furniture items, flooring, and wallpaper. If you want to customize the interior of your house beyond the standard catalog, checking her shop inventory weekly yields unique decorative pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Robin's shop locked on Tuesday?
Robin takes Tuesdays off to do aerobics with Caroline, Jodi, Emily, and Marnie at Pierre's store. If you need a building constructed, plan around her Tuesday schedule.
How do I get Hardwood for farm upgrades?
Hardwood is obtained by chopping large mahogany logs or large stumps with a copper axe or better. You can also harvest hardwood daily from the Secret Woods or grow mahogany trees from mahogany seeds.
Can I move farm buildings after Robin builds them?
Yes. You don't need to demolish buildings to change your farm layout. Visit Robin's shop or use the book at the Mayor's Manor to relocate any existing farm building instantly for free.
What are farm renovations?
Once you complete the final house upgrade, Robin lets you toggle specific room additions on or off, such as adding or removing the southern room, corner room, or attic, giving you total control over your home's floor plan.
