[linsomniac]

I believe Home Depot runs classes on various DIY type things; I've never taken one but I've seen classes listed when I'm walking in the front door.

YouTube and a willingness to experiment will take you a really long way. ElectricianU was really good for learning about the electricals. I've been in this house for a decade now, and I pretty much do everything on it including a down to the studs remodel of a bathroom and kitchen, re-running and adding electrical circuits (replacing and pig-tailing aluminum)... I'm on the fence about whether I'd replace the furnace when it's time, it will need a new intake/exhaust run, but otherwise should be fairly straightforward I'd think. I did just pay for a new roof.

Just be patient with it, it will take longer than you'd like and longer than you'd expect, especially if you can only fit in time on weekends to work on projects. I never seem to have much gumption left after work.

YMMV related to pulling permits. Our local building dept is really easy to work with as a DIYer.