First of all, I highly recommend you download the Site Build It! Action Guide - completely free:
http://www.webservicenetwork.com/ebooks/actionguide.zip
You'll also find some free webmaster's tools & resources at SSWT:
http://www.selfstartersweeklytips.com/freebies.htm
My own personal favorite "do-it-yourself" web design links are:
HTML Goodies - Great basic HTML Tutorials!
http://www.htmlgoodies.com/tutors/basics.html
The CGI Resource Index - for almost any script you'll ever need!
http://www.cgi-resources.com
BigNoseBird: "Everything You Need To Build Great Websites"
http://www.bignosebird.com/
Bravenet Webmaster Resources
http://www.bravenet.com/
Take a look at this - another great freebie with tons of info:
http://www.selfstartersweeklytips.com/e ... uilder.htm