This documentary features two extreme cheapskates, Roy and Ben. Roy lives in Vermont with his wife Lisa and has developed various ways to save money, such as removing stems from cherries before buying them, reusing paper towels, and making his own window cleaner from coffee grounds. He also saves money by unplugging appliances when not in use and using a brick to reduce water usage in the toilet tank.
Roy's wife, Lisa, often finds his extreme frugality embarrassing, especially when he eats 14 free samples at an ice cream shop instead of buying ice cream. Despite this, she loves him and appreciates the money he saves. To please her, Roy plans a date night, which involves going to the movies and sneaking in food from home.
Ben, the second extreme cheapskate, lives in Austin, Texas, and is an artist. He uses a dishwasher to clean not only dishes but also his hats, clothes, and even his toothbrush. Ben also makes his own toothpaste and saves money by getting water from a creek instead of using tap water. He has a 25-year-old truck that still runs well and uses an Allen wrench to start the engine.
Ben's friend, Amy, is shocked by his extreme frugality, especially when she sees his toilet setup, which uses a kitchen sink sprayer instead of toilet paper. Despite this, Ben and Amy remain friends, and she even helps him set up an art show in his home. The art show is a success, but Ben's extreme frugality is evident in the food and drinks he serves, including sangria made with box wine and watermelon.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Roy Haynes is an extreme cheapskate who lives in Vermont with his wife Lisa.
2. Roy removes stems from cherries to avoid paying for them.
3. Roy reuses paper towels multiple times to save money.
4. Roy makes his own window cleaner using coffee grounds.
5. Roy uses a banana peel to shine his shoes.
6. Roy freezes his credit card to avoid using it impulsively.
7. Roy uses a stone or brick in his toilet tank to reduce water usage.
8. Roy reuses dental floss to save money.
9. Roy asks for free samples at the dentist instead of buying dental floss.
10. Roy's wife Lisa is sometimes embarrassed by his extreme cheapskate ways.
11. Roy brings his own snacks to the movie theater to save money.
12. Ben Livingston is an extreme cheapskate who lives in Austin, Texas.
13. Ben makes his own toothpaste using bentonite clay and menthol.
14. Ben uses a dishwasher to clean multiple items, including his toothbrush.
15. Ben gets water from a creek instead of using tap water.
16. Ben uses a stick to start his fan instead of fixing the electrical issue.
17. Ben makes his own art using scraps of neon tubing and glass.
18. Ben hosted an art show at his home instead of renting a gallery space.
19. Ben spent only $4 on the art show, using items like t-shirt scraps as napkins.
20. Ben made his own sangria using a box of wine and watermelon.