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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Depreciation and Amortization
Property Additions	$ 180	$ 151	$ 115
Depreciation and Amortization	134	127	141
Operating Segments
Depreciation and Amortization
Property Additions	170	150	114
Depreciation and Amortization	115	114	130
Operating Segments | Plumbing Products
Depreciation and Amortization
Property Additions	110	87	65
Depreciation and Amortization	57	56	63
Operating Segments | Decorative Architectural Products
Depreciation and Amortization
Property Additions	22	16	12
Depreciation and Amortization	16	16	16
Operating Segments | Cabinetry Products
Depreciation and Amortization
Property Additions	8	6	9
Depreciation and Amortization	21	24	33
Operating Segments | Windows and Other Specialty Products
Depreciation and Amortization
Property Additions	30	41	28
Depreciation and Amortization	21	18	18
Corporate
Depreciation and Amortization
Property Additions	10	1	1
Depreciation and Amortization	$ 19	$ 13	$ 11

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The aggregate expense, excluding discontinued operations, recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets.

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Amount of acquisition of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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