can I re-fasten copper pipes to drywall with steel retainers?
just bought a house, all copper plumbing. the wall pipes to the valves at the washing machine are supported insufficiently. They have sagged and pulled the straps off the wall, which were too small to wrap completely. Is it ok to re-fasten the pipes to the drywall using steel pipe holders? It's what I had available, but something says I need to use copper straps. Also, one of the valves to the laundry tub on the same supply is pressed firmly against the wall, can't even turn the knob. How can I safely rectify that without re-doing the line? hoping there's an easy way. Thanks! kind of overwhelmed with all of the little things I'm finding wrong with my new-to-me house.