Making it look professional can be done at home, but you need autocad software and a laser printer.
http://max8888.orconhosting.net.nz/pcbs.htm no UV light is needed, the solid black blocks the etch.
It's a lot of work for a simple board.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2882885&cp=&sr=1&origkw=pc+board&a
mp;kw=pc+board&parentPage=search
has spring loaded contacts so you don't even need to solder. Just use 22 guage wire to make connections.
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