Fortunately the sewing room is north facing
@Renegade Sewist and a curtain across each side where the sun rises and falls. I've made covers for the existing racks just in case but the new one falls behind a covered sewing machine so wont be affected until I use the upper rungs.
Cat fur, not much, fortunately I fell in love with Siamese and the only place they leave fur is where they sleep and then not much. The old lady has short hair but leaves it all over, fortunately she only comes in to steal what's left in the dishes and out again.
Machines, covered up when not in use, just in case
although now he's outside more no need to go climbing and exploring.
The desert
that would probably kill me.