Fix/seal/caulk cracks between siding and chimney -- where the siding meets the chimney. Long crack there now. Seal/caulk holes under gutter where this siding, chimney, and gutter meet. Install J-channel op top of the corner where siding meets chimney. Re-connect the brackets that hold up the hose that goes along this corner. Seal/caulk other holes in siding around house.