do a web search it will bring up some interesting ideas.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/h...oldering-iron/

This one is for the expert
http://hackedgadgets.com/2008/01/14/...ring-tutorial/

Run the video
Notice the extra equipment (microscope these bits can get small) if you are serious about smd but usually for the odd resistor or capacitor a good soldering iron will suffice.

Peter