Unless you or your support team (family, spouse, friends, etc.) have ample experience with and access to power tools and equipment for plumbing and wiring, you should always hire kitchen remodeling contractors instead of going DIY for your kitchen upgrade. Professional contractors have the experience, knowledge, and tools to make the project a success. Kitchen remodels often take a long time to begin with. Tackling it yourself could mean having a kitchen that is out of order for 6 months or more. Not to mention, professionals do projects like this all the time. They know how to make everything perfect in the image of your dream kitchen — from the counters to the finishing hardware.