EXHIBIT 99


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                       MASCO CORPORATION NAMES ALAN BARRY
                      PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER


         Taylor, MI (April 8, 2003) - Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) today
announced the appointment of Alan Barry as President and Chief Operating
Officer. Alan succeeds former President and Chief Operating Officer Ray Kennedy
who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year.

         Alan Barry joined Brass Craft Manufacturing Company in 1972 as
Controller, became President of that Masco division in 1988 and a Group
President of Masco Corporation in 1996. He has broad business experience
including finance, manufacturing, customer development, acquisitions and general
operating management.

         Throughout his career, Mr. Barry developed important relationships with
customers in the wholesale, homebuilder and retail channels. He has been
instrumental in creating and managing Masco Contractor Services, the industry's
largest organization for the installation of insulation and other products for
new home construction. Currently, Masco Contractor Services, with revenues of
over $2.0 billion, employs 13,000 people, and installs products in homes
throughout the United States. He has spearheaded the acquisition and internal
development of the companies assembled to create this extensive capability. In
addition, he currently has operating responsibility for other Masco
manufacturing divisions with revenues approaching $1.0 billion.

         "We are fortunate to have someone at Masco assume the presidency who is
well known and respected both within the company and throughout our industry,"
commented Masco Chairman and CEO Richard Manoogian. "While we were saddened by
the loss of Ray Kennedy, having someone of Alan Barry's talent to replace him
will ensure a smooth transition and allow us to continue to build on our
tradition of excellence. The management team and I look forward to working with
Alan to achieve even greater success for our company in the future."

         Mr. Barry currently serves on the boards of directors of the H. W.
Kaufman Financial Group and Arch Aluminum & Glass Co., Inc. He also served as an
Executive Board member of the Plumbing Manufacturing Institute from 1985 through
2000, and as Chairman of the Institute in 1994. In addition, he served on the
Executive Board of the Associate Member Division of The American Supply
Association during 1995 and 1996. He and his wife, Karen, reside in Commerce
Township, Michigan.

         Headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Masco Corporation is one of the world's
largest manufacturers of brand-name consumer products for the home and family.
Masco Corporation is also a leading provider of services that include the
installation of insulation and other building products.