z-index fixes are sometimes easier than you think

I ran into the dreaded IE7/IE6 z-index rendering bug today. I knew it was going to show its ugly head once I began troubleshooting the UI component I was working on, but little did I expect it to slide itself behind nearly every element it was supposed to cover! I contemplated a jQuery solution but [...]

Build HTML/CSS pages or components from the ground up

When building HTML/CSS pages or components, I usually follow specific steps in order to keep my code clean and concise. The trick is to start with the base foundation and then slowly drill your way down to the very smallest inline element. These steps aren’t set in stone of course, and I often mix things [...]