I have been given the task of creating a generic web site for our customers, 
and have been researching and experimenting with many of the layouts listed in 
the wiki and elsewhere on the web.  The biggest problem I face is that one 
layout example using 3 columns will not need the same html markup as a layout 
with 2 and still have the number of sections I have.

For example, the negative margin 3 column examples put an extra <div> around 
two columns.  Another example puts an extra <div> around all 3 columns.  The 
problem then occurs when the "menu" div (which would now be permanently stuck 
with the content div) needs to be on the same line as the header.  This is a 
bit confusing, so I'll try to explain with pictures.

Layouts that I would like to support (forgive the geocities link - I have no 
domain name to upload to and had to find something free):
<http://www.geocities.com/gotcj/layouts.html>

TJK design has a wonderful picture showing how to do the 3 column layout they 
have (notice the extra div around left/main):
<http://www.tjkdesign.com/articles/3cols.asp>


My question to this list is: Is it possible to have one html file, and style 
these pages this way with only CSS?  If so, are there examples or advice?  
Preferably I'd like the option for the footer to stay at the bottom of the 
viewport or content (whichever is longer) because I'm sure some will want to.  
Styles 1-3 are manageable for me, but then trying to get the same html to work 
in 4 and 5 are where I lose all my hair.  :(

Many thanks given in advance.  Help is appreciated beyond belief.
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