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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	$ 2,051	$ 2,048
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(1,208)	(1,208)
Net Goodwill	843	840
Cabinets and Related Products
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	240	240
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(59)	(59)
Net Goodwill	181	181
Plumbing Products
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	528	531
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(340)	(340)
Net Goodwill	188	191
Decorative Architectural Products
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	294	294
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(75)	(75)
Net Goodwill	219	219
Other Specialty Products
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	989	983
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(734)	(734)
Net Goodwill	$ 255	$ 249

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