Homebrew PCBs

Hi guys,

Are there any tips to getting the simplest board with Eagle (free 
version)?  I have a circuit that is fairly simple, very few 
components, but the autorouter in Eagle created something not as 
simple as I had hoped.

I did some maneuvering around of the components last night and it 
looks much cleaner than the first time through, but since this is my 
first board I would really like this one to turn out as a single side 
to be etched.

Also, the two copper boards that came with the Radio Shack etching 
kit are cheap, thin, and warped.  What's a good place to get a better 
quality one or two-sided board?

Mike