This might help: /r/anxiety
But seriously, it'll all be good, dude. I just closed on my first house two weeks ago. The inspection should've covered you on anything major. Your homeowners insurance will be there to protect you from bigger issues. And anything else that goes wrong will be small and fixable. My house is 80+ years old and I'm finding little things here and there that need fixing/tune ups. There are so many resources out there to help you. I bought this book. It's old, but still relevant and can teach you about how things work in your house. Highly recommend. And anything you're not comfortable fixing yourself, ask around for recommendations on local handymen.
The most recent copy you can find of one of the main line DIY home improvement books. Often on sale at places like Lowes and Home Depot. I've always found Readers Digest hard cover editions very good because of their careful illustrations and focus on work within a handyman's skill range. Note that some publishers including Readers Digest also publish maintenance manuals so be sure you are getting the right one. Get the most recent edition for exposure to current top grade techniques and materials. Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Do-Yourself-Manual-Completely/dp/0762105798
Hey that's great to hear! No need to apologize. I'm super happy to hear that, and I probably misunderstood your intent - things can get lost in text, and I'm sorry for that.
I have an idea for you, that will help you learn lots: This is a wicked book that will give you a great base of knowledge across whatever interests you have. Try and get it from your library or bookstore: http://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Do-It-Yourself-Manual-Completely-Revised/dp/0762105798
Don't have time to get into your question about 14/2 as an extension cord just now, but I bet your Dad can tell you why. It's got to do with plug ends - they aren't made for use on 14/2 and other such wiring.
In theory you could do it - but it's not recommended. For safety reasons, I expect :)
FYI I deleted my earlier rant because I'm certain I misjudged you.
I absolutely LOVE the Reader's Diegest Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual. It's old, but there are a lot of good things in there
Buy this book: http://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Do-It-Yourself-Manual-Completely-Revised/dp/0762105798/ref=pd_sim_b_13?ie=UTF8&refRID=01QPSX6BG6B88XEY6APC Read it - great starter resource to introduce you all of the DIYs you can do around your own place.
Readers Digest has always made a pretty decent all-in-one DIY book. I have a copy from when I first started doing projects.. helped alot. Now everything is on the internet.
OK, here is what you do. Head to the library, or your local used bookstore. You need some DIY manuals to help you guys get through this.
(1) Do-it-yourself Housebuilding, by George Nash: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/do-it-yourself-housebuilding-the-complete-handbook_george--nash/269101/#isbn=0806904240
(2) Readers Digest Complete Do-it-yourself manual: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762105798
(3) Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, by the Editors of Creative Homeowner: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=22648172846&searchurl=isbn%3D1580115284%26sortby%3D17&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title1
That will get you started. Once you have an idea, step one after clean up is to make it weather-tight. Those books will show you how.
Cheer up. This is gonna be fun!
Take lots of pictures. You don't realize it yet, but you've got one hell of an adventure in front of you. You will remember this for the rest of your lives, I promise. It deserves to be documented.
I am far from amazing. But I knew I needed a foundation I wasn't born with or into....I read this, this and this... cover to cover. They helped me fill in the gaps, know what was dangerous and stupid and enough of a foundation to know which "experts" were crafts people. I have done several things I am proud of. They are very well written and illustrated. Highly recommend for your library.
When I bought my first house I think everything I needed to do I found in this book. https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Do-Yourself-Manual-Completely/dp/0762105798
Now, I really think google and youtube will tell you either how to do just about anything or show you enough to know that you need to get a professional.
My parent's have a copy of this book or one like it by Reader's Digest that I used to read growing up: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Do-It-Yourself-Manual-Completely-Revised/dp/0762105798/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1337207511&sr=8-6
This is not on point, but I would suggest that any new homeowner buy The Reader's Digest Complete Do-It Yourself Manual and The Reader's Digest New Complete Fix It Yourself Manual. I've owned these books through multiple editions. They've saved me many thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours, and incalculable frustration. When you have a problem like this, they'll identify the possible causes, suggest some fixes, and help you figure out whether it's time to call a plumber.