Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Goodwill	$ 3,870	$ 3,864
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(1,970)	(1,970)
Net Goodwill	1,900	1,894
Other	3
Additions	3
Net Goodwill	1,900	1,894
Cabinets and Related Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Goodwill	240	240
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(59)	(59)
Net Goodwill	181	181
Net Goodwill	181	181
Plumbing Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Goodwill	547	544
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(340)	(340)
Net Goodwill	207	204
Other	3
Net Goodwill	207	204
Installation and Other Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Goodwill	1,806	1,806
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(762)	(762)
Net Goodwill	1,044	1,044
Net Goodwill	1,044	1,044
Decorative Architectural Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Goodwill	294	294
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(75)	(75)
Net Goodwill	219	219
Net Goodwill	219	219
Other Specialty Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Goodwill	983	980
Accumulated Impairment Losses	(734)	(734)
Net Goodwill	249	246
Additions	3
Net Goodwill	$ 249	$ 246