Hi Banjer, I started learning HTML here, Online HTML Documentation, There are many such sites.
I'd also advise looking at a decent HTML editor, such as Homesite (an example, not a recommendation, therefore no link). Shop around, find shareware distributions and try them out, find one that you're happy with, which suits your style. Always remember View Source from your browser. You can use other peoples HTML because they've already given it to you.

AndyG