Scott, I've gotta tell you that what you want to do, you WON'T find in a book. You can get the basics, but, my experience, as many others, is on the job training! I LOVE DOING HOME RENOVATION, & worked for a friend of mine, who has his own business, partnered with his neighbor/friend of many years, & they do so well, that they can't keep up, & have to hire sub contractors to do certain jobs. We use to pick & choose. Actually, we didn't care about the roofing aspects to the work, so we subed it out. Anyhow, I haven't worked for him in years because I moved to Florida. My specialty is handyman,because I can usually tackle any job. What's critical about all of this is common sense! Also, be a perfectionist about it. I am anyhow, & we always had jobs because of word of mouth. When you are good, people call you over & over again, & also tell everyone about your work, & of course they see it as well. So this is all a bonus that goes with it. It pays well, but, the learning experience is more valuable than the money will ever be!!!

Thanks for taking your time to write Joe!I am still convinced there might be a video.I know there's a book by Herrick Gimball,but as you say I need hands on experience too.I have applied to do sales with a kitchen designer in my area and maybe I can go on some jobs to help and learn!

thanks again, scott