Water leaks in the home are more common than you think.  Higher water bill than normal?  Perhaps you have a water leak in your home that you don't know about.  Finding these leaks can be easier than you think.  Here's the first thing to do to see if you have a water leak in your home:

1.  Locate your water meter, where the water from the city enters your home.

2.  Make sure all water is turned off inside and outside the home.  This includes the evaporative cooler, and the swimming pool auto filler.

3.  Read the meter and record the figures.

4.  Re-read the meter 20 minutes later.

5.  If the reading changes, or you notice a movement of the dials on the meter, you need to find out where the water is going.

The most likely place for water leaks in your home are your toilets.....