The tool sshfs is a good tool that allows mount a remote ssh system to use files on your local system. The way to install sshfs on Ubuntu or other Debian based system is:
sudo apt-get install sshfs
Then you can mount the remote ssh system using this command:
sshfs This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.: local-directory
Replace user, remote.hostname and local-directory with your values.
More Info: http://fuse.sourceforge.net/sshfs.html