jQuery plugin for better select boxes

HTML/CSS Reset De-Compactor

Tired of seeing those tons of CSS declarations when using Firebug or Webkit inspector? Then try the Reset De-Compactor.

This works by expanding your grouped declarations into single rules. This is only meant for development work.

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jQuery plugin for better select boxes

Chosen allows you to enhance HTML <select> elements using JavaScript to add multiple select, autocomplete and more.

Chosen is available as a plugin for jQuery, Prototype and there’s a fork for MooTools.

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Create your background patterns

BgPatterns is a background pattern creator with tools to set color, base pattern, rotation of motif and more.

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CSS box model calculator

A very useful tool when you have to calculate complex box dimensions in CSS

This tool takes into account borders, paddings, margins and of course, content width.

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Dropr: Portfolio Collective

Dropr is a “platform that aims to bring together artists of all media & backgrounds”.

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