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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Property and equipment      
Depreciation expense $ 175 $ 192 $ 234
Cabinets and Related Products and Plumbing Products segments
      
Property and equipment      
Accelerated depreciation expenses 13 28  
Cabinets and Related Products and Other Specialty Products segment
      
Property and equipment      
Accelerated depreciation expenses     $ 52
Buildings | Minimum
      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 2.00%    
Buildings | Maximum
      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 10.00%    
Land improvements | Minimum
      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 2.00%    
Land improvements | Maximum
      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 10.00%    
Machinery and equipment | Minimum
      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 5.00%    
Machinery and equipment | Maximum
      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 33.00%