| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 01, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001519751 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 01, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-35166 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-1411546 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 520 Lake Cook Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Deerfield |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60015-5611 |
| City Area Code | 847 |
| Local Phone Number | 484-4400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | FBHS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
