Making and fixing things is a very rewarding way to spend your time. A great way to develop your maker-fu is to join your local Hacker/makerspace:

https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/List_of_Hacker_Spaces

The availability of equipment and expertise at a makerspace allow you to accelerate your learning, enhance your skillset and create things better and more quickly than using just your own gear and learning from YouTube.

Perhaps more importantly, a Makerspace turns making into a social pursuit. You'll meet new people with a genuine interest in your projects. You may even be able to help others learn things that you're already good at!