Thanks, Caroline, for mentioning Frager's. It is such a great hardware store. The people there are so nice. I also liked Candey's Hardware downtown, but I think it's gone condo.

These co-ops actually are in a convenient location. They're 1 1/2 blocks to Waterfront Metro, Safeway, CVS, and a bank. The Nationals' new stadium, Air & Space, and L'Enfant Plaza are all about a ...