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CSScaffold is a CSS framework written in PHP. Rather than try and create a static framework that uses the standard abilities of CSS, like Blueprint, it uses PHP to extend CSS. The syntax looks and feels exactly like CSS, except that you have some new, powerful abilities.

CSS3 PIE is a .htc file that faithfully recreates css3 styling in early versions of internet explorer. Simply adding "behavior: url(path/to/PIE.htc);" at the end of the selectors scope that contains the CSS3 rule causes it to render correctly in otherwise unsupported versions of IE.

Normalize.css is a customisable CSS file that makes browsers render all elements more consistently and in line with modern standards. We researched the differences between default browser styles in order to precisely target only the styles that need normalizing.

CSSrefresh is a small, unobstructive javascript file that monitors the CSS-files included in your webpage. As soon as you save a CSS-file, the changes are directly implemented, without having to refresh your browser.

Other CSS frameworks try to do everything-grid system, style reset, basic typography, form styles. But complex systems are, well, complex. Looking for a simple, lightweight approach that doesn't require a PhD? Meet The 1Kb CSS Grid.

Specificity is a mechanism within the CSS cascade that aids conflict resolution. The concept of specificity states that when two or more declarations that apply to the same element, and set the same property, have the same importance and origin, the declaration with the most specific selector will take precedence.

"CSS3 PIE supports only shorthand properties (border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;), not the longhand ones (border-radius-topleft: 5px; etc.)."

"CSS3 allows us to create shadows with only a couple of lines of code, the style in charge is "box-shadow". To create a Photoshop-like Drop Shadow you can use the following syntax: box-shadow: ; To create a Photoshop-like Inner Shadow you can use the following syntax: box-shadow: inset ;"

free cloud based photoshop plugin that converts your layers to CSS3

I want some measure of control over form elements, without changing them so drastically as to appear foreign in a user's operating system. Thus, my quest to find a happy medium, where browsers would generally agree and let me keep my sanity. The result is what I'm simply referring to as Formalize CSS.

Find unused CSS styles

High-quality CSS trick

Popup with custom CSS design

HTML/CSS for Fixed Footer (and comments for IE6 issues)

Understanding CSS font size units

Interesting PHP package to make CSS easier to deal with

12 Columns Fluid CSS Grid System