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I used to have this same problem. Now it's a bit better but not stellar.
I have set up and used a wireless repeater in the past. Basically what you need to do is get an antenna outside (where you have signal) and run the antenna cable inside to an area where you have no signal. Then hook the wireless repeater up to the cable. It will rebroadcast the signal in the area where you have no signal.
Here's a catch - the repeater can sense where there's an overlapping signal and scale it's power back. If you have a room (or floor) that truly has no signal then it will work well for you. If there's even a weak signal there it will interfear with the repeater. This may mean you'll only have a small coverage area inside the house - but that coverage area will have signal strength as good as being outside.
I still have a wireless dual band repeater, antennnas, very low loss cable, and some connectors that I'd be willing to sell cheap. If you're interested send me a PM and we can figure something out. Direct wire repeaters work very well but you have to plug them into your phone (or wireless internet card). Against FCC rules some people use a wireless repeater as a direct wire repeater (more power!!!).
Oh yeah - your wireless broadband is on one of 2 frequencies that the repeaters cover. It can help your internet signal as well (which may mean faster speeds).
I spent a lot of time on this stuff. Feel free to ask any additional questions.
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