Hi NN,
Welcome! I like to think that a good starting point for you would be to have a good read through the "stickies" at the top of the
Making beer forum, such as
Basic brewing instructions and
Simple things to make HB better.
From reading these threads you'll see that it's very easy to make good beer at home, and with a little extra effort you'll be able to make some excellent brews.
There are some "secrets", but they're all revealed in those stickies.
You'll also find that the search function is invaluable.
And, of course, if you have any questions that are not answered by the stickies or a search, feel free to post.
Happy brewing.
Cheers,
Oliver