Regarding resource files, they're pretty easy to add. I assume you are using Dev-C++, your code looks very much like the windows app template code.
So, create your .rc file. Press Alt+P to open project options. Go to the files tab, select your rc file in the list to the left and make sure that 'include in compilation' is checked (on the right)... Click 'Ok'..
Now if your resource file is correct you can now use dialog templates (use the winprog tut, it explains it well IMO.).
Also, if you want to change the font on a dialog or a non-dialog window you can send the WM_SETFONT message to it. You'll have to create a font unless you use the default stock font(s).
