Quick and easy way of boosting signal strength of my wireless SRX card?

[mr_wizard]

I have a wireless SRX card on my computer and the signal is weak as **** (the one that extends from the card into 3 antenna's and a base). I actually ended up taping long screws on the 3 antenna's and it boosted my signal just enough to give me extremely slow internet access. Anyone got a suggestion on an easy way of boosting the signal without paying $$$? Also, this isn't my router, so I'd rather not rig up my friends router lookin like the hubble telescope or something.

 

[Law]

You should get good signal if you're close by. Distance and solid objects decrease the signal. So from what I'm hearing you are connected to your friend wireless router and how far are you to it.

 

[Thresh]

Other side of the house, and it's a looong house. Also same floor though. This is also mr_wizard.