Replying to I want to start waxing at home... help?

I never usually wax my skis but it sounds that it's important that I do...

Shops for expensive, and in the long run, I'm pretty sure that waxing at home (in the proper environment and tools) would be better.

I know there is a sticky on HOW to wax, but I'm really just curious on the tools and the environment that I would need to wax my skis in.

So my question is, what are the basic tools needed to start waxing at home? and also, what's the usual cost to get started?

Thanks for you help =)