I have an incredibly high electric bill. I've calculated the average monthy kW for a house with my sq footage and applicance usage and its double than average for my home. I've ordered wattage meters to put on my appliances. They are on the way. Is a short very possible?

I cant afford an electrician right now but I am comfortable putting in electrical outlets and checking voltages on my panel. Is there someway to effectively find a short. I imagine I would turn of the breakers then turn each breaker one by one to see if the meter is running is the first step? I have central heating natural gas.