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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Facilities Held-for-sale (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) facility | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Facilities held-for-sale |  |  |
Net book value |  | $ 1,060 | $ 1,027
Two facilities held for sale | Cabinetry Products |  |  |
Facilities held-for-sale |  |  |
Number of facilities sold | facility | 2 |  |
Asset impairment charges | $ 28 |  |

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