A few words on the ramps, the elevation of the front end (like someone was saying) will actually help to drain the excess oil because the drain fitting is on the back side of the oil pan.
I have an oil filter wrench, but I rarely use it-- it's usually more trouble than it is help-- space is often an issue esp when you're trying to loosen the filter. Try using your bare hand and a rag for grip, that's what I do and it works just fine. Also when you're reinstalling the new filter A.) make sure it came with a rubber gasket (if not use the one from your old oil filter), and B.) take a bit of new oil on your fingers and lubricate the gasket. Lubicating will prevent the gasket from bonding to the filter dock and will also make removal easier for the next time-- a little trick of the trade. Hope that helps. Change your filter with every oil change.
Oh and you can do oil changes anywhere so long as you have a jack, jack stands (or ramps) and a drain pan. Just be sure to not be an asshole and dispose of the oil legally. Changing your own oil can be cheaper or more expensive than getting it done at the shop depending on what oil and filter you buy. The oil and filters they use at shops are just s*** (easy way for them to cut down on cost). Change your oil yourself with quality oil and a quality filter and you'll not only extend your cars life but you'll feel the difference.
