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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Goodwill |  |  |
Gross Goodwill | $ 2,040 | $ 2,047 | $ 2,048
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (1,208) | (1,208) | (1,208)
Net Goodwill | 832 | 839 | 840
Plumbing Products |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |
Gross Goodwill | 519 | 525 | 531
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (340) | (340) | (340)
Net Goodwill | 179 | 185 | 191
Decorative Architectural Products |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |
Gross Goodwill | 294 | 294 | 294
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (75) | (75) | (75)
Net Goodwill | 219 | 219 | 219
Cabinetry Products |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |
Gross Goodwill | 240 | 240 | 240
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (59) | (59) | (59)
Net Goodwill | 181 | 181 | 181
Windows and Other Specialty Products |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |
Gross Goodwill | 987 | 988 | 983
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (734) | (734) | (734)
Net Goodwill | $ 253 | $ 254 | $ 249

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