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ACQUISITIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2017
Acquisitions |  |  |  |
Goodwill acquired during the period |  |  |  | $ 38
Plumbing Products |  |  |  |
Acquisitions |  |  |  |
Cash consideration | $ 89 |  |  |
Goodwill acquired during the period |  |  |  | 38
Plumbing Products | Aquatic fitness business |  |  |  |
Acquisitions |  |  |  |
Cash consideration |  |  | $ 25 |
Windows and Other Specialty Products |  |  |  |
Acquisitions |  |  |  |
Goodwill acquired during the period |  |  |  | 0
Windows and Other Specialty Products | U.K. window business |  |  |  |
Acquisitions |  |  |  |
Cash consideration |  | $ 16 |  |
Decorative Architectural Products |  |  |  |
Acquisitions |  |  |  |
Goodwill acquired during the period |  |  |  | $ 0
Payments to acquire business, expected | $ 550 |  |  |

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