ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property and equipment
Depreciation expense	$ 157	$ 175	$ 192
Cabinets and Related Products and Plumbing Products segments
Property and equipment
Accelerated depreciation expenses		13	28
Cabinets and Related Products
Property and equipment
Accelerated depreciation expenses	$ 1
Buildings | Minimum
Property and equipment
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent)	2.00%
Buildings | Maximum
Property and equipment
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent)	10.00%
Machinery and equipment | Minimum
Property and equipment
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent)	5.00%
Machinery and equipment | Maximum
Property and equipment
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent)	33.00%