Oh Lord, have you got a lot of work ahead. Just get out the big wallet and take it to the shop. Take a look in Chiltons Auto Repair Manual at the library and you will see if you really want to break your back on that one. I hear them starting up the big money sucking machine, but hold still until it's over and you'll have heat again.
How to change a heater core on a 1995 buick regal?
That is one of the jobs where the mechanics earn their money. Not fun at all.