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@36x18
There's a rule on this. If the job requires a tool that costs twice as much as getting a shop to do it,
get the shop to do it. (If the tool costs more than £50.)
But if you are not going to enjoy doing it, or don't feel confident doing it, don't do it, and pay for the service. This stuff should be fun.
Headset and bb cutting / facing / thread chasing, and some 'frame alignment' jobs, require huge tooling costs upfront, so shop job for them.
The rest of it requires some good cutters and a toolkit. HTFU, and enjoy.
[Edit; I'm not in Dov's boat in terms of experience, and many people in many shops are hugely more knowledgable, as are many people here. But the process of fixing your bike shouldn't be daunting or off-putting with a cautious, sensible approach.]