When should the renovation start? Analysis of hot topics across the Internet and recommendations for auspicious days
Recently, the topic of "choosing a date to start renovation work" has become increasingly popular on major social platforms and home improvement forums. Many owners will refer to traditional customs, weather factors and even horoscopes before starting work to ensure smooth renovation. This article will combine the hot discussions on the entire Internet in the past 10 days, conduct a structured analysis of the key points for selecting the start date for renovation, and attach recommendations for popular auspicious dates for construction start in 2023.
1. Inventory of popular renovation and construction topics across the Internet

The following are statistics on topics related to the start of decoration that have been hotly discussed by netizens in the past 10 days:
| Topic keywords | Amount of discussions (articles) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Auspicious days for decoration | 12,500+ | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| Taboos at the groundbreaking ceremony | 8,300+ | Douyin, Zhihu |
| The impact of weather on decoration | 6,700+ | Baidu Tieba, Station B |
| Horoscope starts | 3,200+ | Douban, WeChat public accounts |
2. Three major bases for choosing the start date of renovation work
1.Traditional customs and auspicious days: According to the old almanac, the days suitable for "breaking ground" and "building" are the most popular. For example, the following dates in September 2023 have been recommended many times:
| Date | lunar calendar | Taboo |
|---|---|---|
| September 6 | July 22 | It is appropriate to break ground and build |
| September 15 | First day of August | It’s time to start construction and break ground |
| September 28 | August 14 | Suitable for decoration and moving into a house |
2.Weather and seasonal factors: Autumn (September to November) has become the decoration season with the highest votes on the entire network due to its moderate humidity and suitable temperature, with a support rate of 68%.
3.personal schedule: Netizen voting shows that 45% of work starts on weekends or holidays, which facilitates work supervision and ceremony preparation.
3. Top 5 popular customs for the groundbreaking ceremony
According to check-in data from Xiaohongshu and Douyin, the following opening ceremonies are most popular among young people:
| custom | participation ratio | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Wall knocking ceremony (first hammer) | 89% | Symbolizing the old and the new |
| Place apples/red envelopes | 76% | Peace and auspiciousness |
| Select 9-11 a.m. | 65% | Strong yang energy |
4. Expert advice and pitfall avoidance guides
1.Avoid extreme weather: Heavy rain (humidity >80%) or high temperature (>35℃) will affect material performance.
2.Report property in advance: 60% of decoration disputes stem from failure to carry out construction within the specified time.
3.Choose Black Friday carefully: It is considered unlucky in Western culture, and some owners reported psychological implications.
Conclusion: The selection of the decoration start date must be combined with traditional customs, scientific planning and actual needs. It is recommended to collect the auspicious date table in this article and coordinate the schedule with the construction company in advance. I wish you smooth decoration!
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