Customize Template Files?

[computersimple]

Is there a protocol for customizing templates and style sheets. I am just using the default_html5 template out of the box. The first issue that I ran into is that I would like to update some styles, colors, fonts...  How can I customize the stylesheets for this template without losing my work upon upgrade. I have read some about extensions, but it seems like a long way to go to edit a few lines of css.

I searched through docs and forums for the answer and am not finding it.

Thanks!

[abolabo]

We plan to make this feature native soon, probably next release.
But it already partially realized in developer tools extension.
if you want to start right now i can explain how to generate your own template based on default, but this way not easy for now.

[bigcedar]

I would like to know how to do this now

[eCommerce Core]

Fastest way to inspect HTML, CSS and Javascript is to use Firebug with Fire Fox browser.
You can quickly locate CSS class, file location, etc. 
Not to mention edit n the fly.