A Louisiana couple bought an 80-year-old general store for $55,000 and turned it into their dream home. Here's how they did it — and what it looks like now.

In 2018, Rod Roddy and his fiance Lisa Cinnater bought an old general store in Louisiana for $55,000.
The couple runs a renovation company called De Ja Vu Properties and decided to turn the building into their new home.
Just over a year later, they were able to move in.
Business Insider caught up with Roddy to find out how they were able to transform the space while also preserving some of its original elements.
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Rod Roddy and his fiance Lisa Cinnater refurbish old homes in Louisiana.

In 2016, the couple started their own renovation company called De Ja Vu Properties . Together, they've transformed 17 homes, one school bus, and one 1957 Yellowstone camper.

When they were approached with the opportunity to buy the old O. J. Mire General Store in 2018, they were in the process of renovating another home owned by the Mire family. After taking a tour of the store, the couple purchased it for $55,000. But instead of just renovating the building and selling it like they usually do, they decided to turn it into their new home.

Roddy and Cinnater spent just over a year turning the old general store, which had sat vacant for nearly 40 years, into their dream home.

Business Insider caught up with Roddy to find out what type of work went into the renovation. Keep reading for a look at the building's transformation.

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