Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	$ 3,872	$ 3,873
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(1,970)	(1,970)
Net Goodwill	1,902
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance	1,903
Other	(1)
Ending balance	1,902
Cabinets and Related Products segment
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	240	240
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(59)	(59)
Net Goodwill	181	181
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance		181
Ending balance	181	181
Plumbing Products
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	549	550
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(340)	(340)
Net Goodwill	209
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance	210
Other	(1)
Ending balance	209
Installation and Other Services
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	1,806	1,806
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(762)	(762)
Net Goodwill	1,044	1,044
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance		1,044
Ending balance	1,044	1,044
Decorative Architectural Products
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	294	294
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(75)	(75)
Net Goodwill	219	219
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance		219
Ending balance	219	219
Other Specialty Products
Goodwill
Gross Goodwill	983	983
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(734)	(734)
Net Goodwill	249	249
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance		249
Ending balance	$ 249	$ 249