Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Gross Goodwill	$ 4,204	$ 4,210
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(2,319)	(2,319)
Goodwill	1,885	1,891
Other	(6)
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets	174	174
Carrying value of definite-lived intangible assets	20	22
Accumulated amortization	54	54
Cabinets and Related Products [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Gross Goodwill	589	589
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(408)	(408)
Goodwill	181	181
Plumbing Products [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Gross Goodwill	535	541
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(340)	(340)
Goodwill	195	201
Other	(6)
Installation and Other Services [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Gross Goodwill	1,806	1,806
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(762)	(762)
Goodwill	1,044	1,044
Decorative Architectural Products [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Gross Goodwill	294	294
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(75)	(75)
Goodwill	219	219
Other Specialty Products [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Gross Goodwill	980	980
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(734)	(734)
Goodwill	$ 246	$ 246

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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