Hi Zoul,
I'm not sure if I can help much, but I will try.
I guess you need to add this code to your css:
Code:
overflow: auto;
overflow-y: hidden;
also this one for IE:
Code:
-ms-overflow-y: hidden;
for changing the background color, you need to know what css used in that block so you can modify its background to different color you like. You can use firefox browser to check the code and what it is by " right-click / Inspect Element" on the area where the code it.
I believe that would solve you issue.
PM me if you need anything else.
Cheers