1. Sorry for incorrect grammar: read: "I would like to learn magento customization".
2. I can't figure out how to reply to messages people left for me on this site" Either the site is buggy or i am extremely dumb. I can't be dumb because I found this obscure web site.
3. I created a list of things that needs to be done at first, here it is:


Fix image on a window header (New products) - background image is not filling all header space anymore.

Implement top menu so I can add dropdown hierarchiacal links.

Add random product block - same style as other blocks(header, etc.)

Set default quantity of product to one, dropdown list of 1 to 5

Get rid of double test block on the product page

Change Add to Wishlist and Add to Compare to better interface (checkboxes?)

Set up products so customer can choose one item of a particular size in stock, so for example if I have 3 rings of size 4, 5 and 6 1/2 when customer makes the purchase he is

choosing a particular size and when he buys it the size is no longer available.

Move options to the side column

add tabs to description section on a product page similar to http://www.jewelofthelotus.com/jewelstore/tahitian-black-pearl-pendant.html

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To detail what changes were made, explain what files were changed - so I can learn how magento works. All changes must be upgrade-comparable.