RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 842	$ 1,108
Ames True Temper Inc [Member] | Restructuring Costs [Member]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	7,200
Ames True Temper Inc [Member] | Capital Expenditures [Member]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	14,392
Ames True Temper Inc [Member] | Cash Charges [Member]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	4,000
Ames True Temper Inc [Member] | Asset Impairment [Member]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	4,000
Ames True Temper Inc [Member] | One-time Termination Benefits [Member]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	2,500
Ames True Temper Inc [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	1,500
Ames True Temper Inc [Member]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	8,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	20,000
Home And Building Products [Member]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	842	1,108
Facility Closing [Member]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Details) [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 95	$ 39