Thanks everyone you've been a huge help. Here is good website for tips
for future reference: http://www.swhowto.com/index.htm

Now, I'm going to go with something like ICC which I liked. Question,
if I used Cat 6 for both data and phone, is there any color standard
for the jacks? Some places have blue phone lines for instance. Also, is
it optimal to put a wireless access point in the basement, attic, or
somewhere on the ground floor?