YouTube is also a great place to watch demonstrations. This is how I learned to replace a toilet, jump start a car, use a power drill and hacksaw, install flooring, and twerk. No, just kidding on that last one! I still don't know how to twerk, and I am not quite sure I even know what it means...
Anyway - my point is - if you want to learn something, go find the instructions somewhere. Internet, hardware stores, books from the library, friends...
I am amazed at what I can do now. Although I never turn down help when its offered, it is such freedom knowing I can do a lot of this kind of stuff myself.