There are multiple methods of retrieving files from your home computer remotely.

If you have successfully configured Remote Desktop on a Windows Vista computer the remote desktop version in Vista allows users to drag and drop files from remote computer to local client

Another useful utility to do this is a freeware application called filezilla.

Filezilla Server can be downloaded here
Filezilla Viewer can be downloaded here

Configure port forwarding if behind router

Another method of successfully doing this is using Microsoft's LiveSync services

Create an account here
Download the LiveSync application here

Hope you enjoyed this small draft on remote file sharing !!