CHARGES FOR RESTRUCTURING, CLOSURES AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 19	$ 42	$ 92
The number of residential lots subject to option agreements to purchase at a later date	59,000
Non-refundable option deposits and capitalized pre-acquisition costs	34
Wood Products
Impairment of long-lived assets		$ 29