Really a two part question:

1. My navigation bar is too small to suit me, and it is difficult for users to hold a position long enough to click on the drop down ment.  How can I make the print larger?  Also, I really like a navigation bar on the left side of the page.  I thought I had seen a way todo this on any skin, (maybe using a list of some kind)

2. What is the best way to find answers to this kind of question?  I am feeling very lost.