Dave Baker

Lexington

Sportscaster and Senior Marketing Consultant at WKYT-TV (Lexington, KY)

@WKYT Sportscaster and Senior Marketing Consultant NCAA PxP @UKSportsNetwork & @SECNetwork Hometown: Franklin, OH

Articles

Alphabet (GOOGL) To Crash to $150 After Apple Announcement?

1 week ago | watcher.guru | Dave Baker

Alphabet stock (GOOGL) took a hit during Wednesday’s trading session following Apple’s announcement of looking into its own AI search engine. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, made the disclosure yesterday, prompting Alphabet shares to take a 7% nosedive. Cue also shared that Safari search volume had declined in April for the first time in over two decades, causing concern among investors in both tech giants.
How Composable Security Technologies Fortify Campus Safety

2 weeks ago | campussecuritytoday.com | Dave Baker

Campus security teams have faced myriad risks threatening the safety and well-being of students and faculty this semester: Protests, which are common with any transition of power and legislative changes, bring heightened potential for altercations or infringement of First Amendment rights. Sports games and events can inspire energy that spirals out of control, making it challenging to contain situations and identify who is at fault if a fight or incident occurs.
Q - How far away from my house should gutter water be carried?

3 weeks ago | wsbradio.com | Dave Baker

Q – I am having a house built for me and I am having an argument with my gutter guy. He is using a splash board at the bottom of the downspouts and I want the water carried much further away. How far should it go? John in AlpharettaA – Keeping water away from your house is a very important part of home design. That includes proper guttering and proper slope of your landscape. For example, by code your lot should be graded as to drain surface water away from foundation walls.
Q - I’m finishing my basement. What kind of ceiling do you recommend?

1 month ago | wsbradio.com | Dave Baker

Q – Since I am spending so much more time in my basement office, I am going to finish out the rest of my basement. I am not too thrilled about installing a drop ceiling, but want to do something. What do you recommend? Randy in JonesboroA - I have a great idea for you. It’s easy to apply and it’s cost effective. Spray-paint the ceiling black. By spraying the ceiling black, you will help make the ceiling and all the stuff up there kind of disappear, which is a good thing.
Who do I call if I have storm damage?

1 month ago | wsbradio.com | Dave Baker

It’s that time of year again. Storms ripped through the Atlanta Metro area just this week. I’m sure there will be more coming, not only here but all over the country as Mother Nature shows off her splendor and fury. So now is a great time to review what to do if you have storm damage to your home…Loss of power: If your electricity goes out, relax. You have a whole house electrical generator, right? Oops – you don’t have one yet? Ok, no worries.
Q - Can I lay tile over linoleum?

2 months ago | wsbradio.com | Dave Baker

Q – The wife would like to change the flooring in our kitchen from the ugly linoleum to tile. Can I just lay the tile over the linoleum? Stan – Villa RicaA – Generally when I get an e-mail that starts with ‘The wife…’ it is code for ‘I know I had better do it right or I will be sleeping on the couch’. So, to do it correctly you need to take up the linoleum and start from scratch.
5 Things you can do to cut the risk of a kitchen fire.

2 months ago | wsbradio.com | Dave Baker

-Tend to your cooking. Don’t leave your stove unattended. In short – Pay Attention! I don’t care how long you intended to step away for, don’t do it. -Keep a potholder and a lid handy. Smother pan fires instead of using water to extinguish. Baking soda works too. As does a fire extinguisher. (see below)-For fires in the oven or microwave – close the door and keep it closed to starve the fire of oxygen. Unplug the appliance if it is electric. -Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
Is tankless water right for me?...

Jan 29, 2025 | wsbradio.com | Dave Baker

You have heard the hype about tankless water heaters for some time now and as your water heater prepares to heat its last drops you wonder “Are they for me?”. Let’s take a moment here and look through some pros and cons that I have found concerning tankless water heaters over the past several years…Pro - And this is the number one feature of the tankless water heater no matter who tries to sell you what: They produce hot water for hours on end, uninterrupted, period.
Kansans need property tax relief. Share your solutions to make the system more fair | Opinion

Jan 23, 2025 | kansas.com | Dave Baker

What’s one issue that Kansans can agree on? I am betting it is an unfair tax system. Counties and cities have to fund their obligations with property and sales taxes. Some people rightly rebel at property taxes, in particular. Solutions may be available if we can get our heads together. That’s why I need your help. I served in the Kansas Legislature for six years and was part of a group that slowed down a disastrous tax experiment — but we left property taxes unaddressed.
Regular home maintenance for the new year

Jan 6, 2025 | wsbradio.com | Dave Baker

I know it can be a pain in the rear end. It could also be expensive. But it could also be something you think is expensive, but it’s not once you really look at it. I’m talking regular home maintenance. Let’s take a minute or two and look around the house. Here is a list of things you should at least look at, or have a professional look at this year. - HVAC system. Do you have a service contract with a reputable company? If no, then do it sooner rather than later.