Hi
i first like to say forgive my english its bad.
the site idea on a whole is a good one id like to know were you get all your information from, i know it can be hard sometimes to get a good idea but i think you nailed that one.
most of my site isnt finished off the design is there but i havent even started some of the content on one side of the site, but i was told once never to put those under construction signs up people never come back.
ok the design of the site could do with a bit of a re vamp but thats simple i would suggest getting away from the white i never liked it any way it does make the site look dated but the good news is thats a simple thing to fix try messing around with some colours, i think it was in the last issue of webuser they reviewed a site that gives you ideas for complementery colours.

I use verdana as a font its a common one so you shouldnt have to download it.
I do tend to stay away from java script navagation buttons they do have a tendency to not work in certain browsers i.e firefox.

what sort of web design software do you use i.e front page, dreamweaver, coffe cup or the good old fashioned HTML of which i no very little of.

And what sort of graphics program have you got if any i.e paint shop, photoshop.
If what i am thinking is right and you know a lot about html then i would say you are half way there, the design thing will come in time if you would like me design you a header or a web template then no probs just drop me an email and i will send you one you will find my email address on my web site its, www.fire-and-ice.co.uk and go to the email section, and have a look around the site and let me know what you think of mine too.
keep up the good work.
Rob Shooter