Originally Posted by
Handgrenade
... I know I'm probably going to get flamed for my post.
Nah. We only flame long-time members.
Originally Posted by
Handgrenade
I haven't gone to the bike shop yet, because I honestly don't have the time. I honestly don't know much about bikes, but I'm trying to learn.
Unfortunately, you are hooked on the horns of a dilemma. You will have to spend more time - at least up front - learning about your bike than you would taking it to a shop. Learning how to do it yourself will be the most rewarding in the longer term, but it may not solve your problem as quickly as you'd hoped - especially if (as I suspect) your chain is worn out. Then you'll have to replace the chain, probably rear cogs, and do the adjustments, meaning even more learning and possible some new tools as well as the parts.
So. Have you ever lubricated your chain? How?