anyone set up a home network?

If you're wiring your house with wall sockets you can get a lot of stuff from Maplin:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/cables/computer-cables-hubs-and-switches/modular-wall-accessories

Also, you'll need to get a punch tool for fitting the cables to the sockets:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/telecom-impact-tool-10339

(I'm sure you could find one cheaper)

You'll need an RJ45 crimp tool for fixing plugs on the opposite end of the cables, and can be had quite cheap (as Tiswas showed earlier).

Often, the wall sockets will have the wiring colour coding on the back, so it's quite fool proof to get the cable pairs wired correctly. If not, this page covers it:

http://www.dragon-it.co.uk/files/cat5_colour_codes.htm

Personally, I would look at where your router is, and consider if it's easier to wire sockets back to that point, and have a gigabit switch at that location (5 or 8 port switches can be had for £20 these days). If not, look for a central place for the switch, with power, and wire at all back to that point, including a link to your router.

Often, switches will have an "Uplink" port; usually port 1. It's best to use that port to connect to your router (but not essential). With a gig switch, and Cat6 cable you're in the best position for future tech upgrades :) Most PCs and netbooks/laptops have gig network cards these days.

Hope that helps :)

Good info here.