Skip the contractor and hire the worker?

[Toben B.]

After hiring multiple contractors who push the price up and then hire some guy for $10 an hour who actually does the work I am wondering how hard it is to hire those guys directly.

This does not apply to electricians and plumbers as they have licenses. But for handymen, drywall, carpet and painting. Those guys laying the carpet are not getting $50 an hour. How do I hire them direct for the $10-$15 they are actually getting paid? 

Thanks!