COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				24 Months Ended
	May 04, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	May 31, 2012	Jun. 20, 2012 Waterworks item	Jan. 30, 2011 Home Depot IRS
Commitments and contingencies
Cash refunds received					$ 354
Cash refunds challenged by IRS		131	299
Reduction in amount of cash refunds the IRS is challenging		168
Income tax examination, interest expense	22
Contingent increase in deferred tax asset before valuation allowance	63
Estimated aggregate potential loss, minimum	0
Estimated aggregate potential loss, maximum	$ 15
Number of branches where the government executed search warrants				2